Corn Chowder

Mimi's Cafe: Corn Chowder

Ingredients:
¼-cup butter, (½-stick)
6 tablespoons chopped onion
¾-cup diced celery
2-½ cups water
2 cups cubed peeled red or russet potatoes, (½-inch)
2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 can creamed corn (14 oz)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 dash of white pepper
3 tablespoons flour
3 cups half and half cream

Instructions:

1. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
   
   
2. Add in the flour and whisk until smooth and a roux forms (2 minutes).
   
   
3. Add onions and celery and saute 5 minutes until soft but not brown.
   
   
4. Add water, potatoes, corn kernels, creamed corn, sugar, salt and pepper. Using a wire whisk, whisk until smooth.
   
   
5. Cover and simmer until potatoes are barely tender, about 30 minutes.
   
   
6. Add half and half and simmer uncovered until soup has thickened to a creamy consistency, about 15 minutes.
   
   
7. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper if needed.