Corn and Cheddar Chowder

This is a yummy corn and Cheddar creamy chowder made with both dried and fresh herbs and spices, potato, milk, stock, butter, plus Cheddar and corn.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 348 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 onion, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 large potato, peeled and diced
• 1.5 cups milk
• 0.25 teaspoon dried sage
• 0.25 cup dry white wine
• 0.5 teaspoon cumin
• 1.5 cups frozen corn kernels

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in onion, potato, bay leaf, cumin, and sage; sauté until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour until onion and potato are coated. Whisk in chicken stock and milk; bring to a boil, whisking constantly, until smooth. Reduce heat, simmer until potato is tender, about 30 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 2

Stir in corn, wine, parsley, and chives; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf; stir in Cheddar cheese until melted and blended. Season with salt and black pepper.