Hearty Corn Chowder
Winter in the North Country is cold, and nothing warms you up body and soul like this hearty dish. It freezes well, so spend a free day making a large batch and tuck it away for a quick meal when your time is tight.
Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1/4 lb. salt pork or bacon, fried crisp and drained well
1 medium onion, diced and sautéed in pan drippings
1 large potato, diced and parboiled
2 cups whole kernel corn
2 cups creamed corn *
1 tsp. fresh minced basil (pinch dried)
2 cups milk or half and half
Salt and pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and heat through. Do not boil. Serves 4 as a first course.
*To cream corn, place 2 cups kernel corn in a blender or food processor and pulse until semi-smooth.
If you want to freeze this soup for later use, do NOT add the milk until ready to heat and serve.
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