North Country Corn Chowder

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Rachael Ray

Serves 6 people

Categories: Corn, Main Dish, Rachael Ray, Stew

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 potatoes, peeled and diced (medium)
  • 1 onion, chopped (medium)
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped (from heart of stalk)
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (small)
  • 2 bay leaves (fresh or dried)
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • coarse salt & pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 10 ounces corn kernels, frozen, thawed and drained
  • 15 ounces chicken broth
  • 1 quart whole milk (may use 1%)
  • 4 scallions, chopped, as garnish

Directions

  1. Heat a deep pot over medium to medium-high heat.

  2. Add oil and potatoes.

  3. Cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

  4. Add onion, celery, red bell pepper, and bay leaves.

  5. Season with Old Bay, salt and pepper. Cover and reduce heat a bit, cook a few minutes more, stirring occasionally.

  6. Uncover and whisk in flour.

  7. Cook a minute more. Add corn, broth, and milk.

  8. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, 7 to 10 minutes, to thicken.

  9. Adjust seasonings and serve bowls of chowder with a sprinkle of chopped scallions and oyster crackers.

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