Corn Chowder with Cheddar
Adapted from How to Cook Everything – The Basics by Bittman
3440 cal/recipe
Ingredients
- 6 c frozen corn
- 6 tbsp butter
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 3/4 tsp white sugar
- 6 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- 3/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/3 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 c grated cheddar cheese
- 4 c vegetable broth
- 4 c whole milk
- 1 15-oz can sliced potatoes
Directions
- Set out corn to warm.
- Melt butter in large pot over medium-high heat until starting to foam.
- Add green onions and sugar.
- Cook until soft, about 1 min.
- Lower heat to medium and stir in flour and spices.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until golden.
- Add broth and then whisk until flour is dissolved.
- Add broth, corn, and potatoes and simmer for at least 10 min.
- Stir frequently to prevent milk from sticking and burning.
- Stir in cheese until barely melted.
- Serve warm.