Depression Era Corn Chowder

This is the recipe my grandmother used when she was growing up during the great depression. 70 years later, it's still a delicious, satisfying form of comfort food. Serve immediately with saltine crackers. Tastes even better after sitting in the refrigerator over night. In my grandmother's day, they would have 'refrigerated' it on the back porch overnight!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 331 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup butter
• 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 large white onion, diced
• 2 (15 ounce) cans whole kernel corn
• 3 cups diced potatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot over medium heat, combine broth, corn, onion and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until potatoes are just tender.

Step 2

Stir in evaporated milk and butter until butter is just melted. Season with salt and pepper and serve at once.