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Mimi's Cafe Corn Chowder

Mimi's Cafe Corn Chowder

Inspired by Mimi's Cafe

Course Soup
Cuisine French
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 204 kcal
Author Cindy Campbell

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter (½-stick)
  • 6 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 3/4 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 sautée 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.