Gramma Brown's Corn Chowder

This corn chowder recipe features bacon, onion, celery, potatoes, and carrots simmered in milk for a comforting soup perfect on cold winter days.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 323 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 (14.75 ounce) can cream-style corn
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 6 small potatoes, cubed
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 small onion, diced
• 0.5 pound bacon

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until almost done. Add onion and celery; sauté until vegetables are lightly browned. Transfer mixture to a large soup pot.

Step 2

Stir in kernel corn, cream-style corn, broth, and margarine. Add potatoes and carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, mix together flour and a little water in a small bowl to form a paste.

Step 4

Stir flour paste into soup. Simmer for 30 minutes more or until you are ready to eat. Season with salt and pepper.