Gay Lea Recipes - Chunky Corn Chowder (Savoury Side Dishes)

Ingredients:

3 tbsp	Gay Lea butter	45 mL
1	large onion chopped	1
1/2 cup	each chopped celery, carrot and sweet red pepper	125 mL
2 cups	diced peeled potatoes ( 1 large potato)	500 mL
1 tsp	salt	5 mL
1/2 tsp	each dried thyme and pepper	2 mL
2 tbsp	all-purpose flour	25 mL
2 cups	chicken or vegetable stock	500 mL
2 cups	corn kernels	500 mL
1 cup	milk	250 mL

In large heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, carrot, red pepper, potatoes, salt, thyme and pepper; cook, stirring for 5 minutes or just until vegetables are starting to soften. Sprinkle with flour; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Pour in stock, stirring until blended. Bring to boil.

Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender. Add corn. Cook for 5 minutes or until all vegetables are tender. Stir in milk; allow to just come to the simmer. Serve warm. (Refrigerator make ahead: 3 days; rewarm gently over low heat).

Makes 6 servings.

TIP: For an extra touch of flair - garnish the chowder with a small mound of crumbled cooked bacon and a
sprig of fresh thyme.