Monday, November 15, 2010

My Favorite Soup

Potato Corn Chowder
6 C water
6 medium potatoes (for thicker chowder, add a couple of extra potatoes)
1 med onion, chopped
2 Tbs minced garlic
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 vegetable bullion
1/8 tsp dried sage
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried oregano
pepper to taste
4 c corn
1/4 c heavy cream
1 Tbs dill
sour cream

*bring water to boil
*add potatoes, onion, garlic and celery
*return water to boil then add bullion and seasonings
*cover and simmer over medium heat for 15-20 min or until potatoes are tender
*cool slightly then remove 2-3 cups of potatoes from stock and set aside
*blend remaining chowder in increments
*reheat over low heat
*add corn and reserved potatoes, simmer, but continually stir for 5 min to ensure that chowder does not stick
*add cream and dill and continue to stir for another 2-3 minutes
*serve with a dollop of sour cream

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