Last week on the way home from the dentist where I had Invisalign braces put on my teeth, we decided to start a new tradition.
A new tradition has been started. With the arrival of chilly nights, there is a once a week soup night. One of the fun parts of this new dinner plan is that each week the soup is chosen by a different family member. The choices have allowed us to experiment with ingredients and new tastes.
Recently, the soup was chosen by our oldest. He wanted chowder, which for me is a fast soup. No need to simmer all day, it is made in 30 minutes. Besides being a last minute meal, it is also quite tasty and can be made more or less healthy depending on your preference.
So, on a recent night a pot of corn chowder was prepared and a store-bought loaf of crusty bread was sliced for our dinner. This meal was wonderful: simple, filling, warm, tasty. What more could I ask for on a cold winter’s night?
For another version of this recipe, check out my grandma’s corn chowder.
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 yellow onion
- 3 potatoes, peeled
- 1 16-ounce bag frozer corn
- 1 15-ounce can chicken broth
- 3 – 4 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- salt & pepper, to taste
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Dice onion.
- Peel and cut potato into small cubes.
- Heat canola oil in large saucepot over medium heat.
- Add onions, and saute for 2 minutes.
- Add potatoes, and saute for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add corn and chicken broth.
- Raise heat to high, and bring to a boil.
- Cover pot, reduce heat to a simmer for 8 – 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- When potatoes are tender, add 2-1/2 cups milk.
- Combine flour and 1/2 cup milk, and add to soup. (The additional cup of milk can be added to make a less dense soup.)
- Add bouillon cubes, salt, and pepper.
- Raise heat to medium and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
- When soup reaches boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and add bacon.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
- Serve hot.
- *This recipe can be made with less fat by using skim milk and omitting the bacon.
