Corn and Cheddar Chowder
Description
This is a yummy corn and Cheddar creamy chowder made with both dried and fresh herbs and spices, potato, milk, stock, butter, plus Cheddar and corn.
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons butter
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1 onion, chopped
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1 large potato, peeled and diced
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1 bay leaf
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1/2 teaspoon cumin
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1/4 teaspoon dried sage
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups chicken stock
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1 1/2 cups milk
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1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
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1/4 cup dry white wine
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2 tablespoons chopped parsley
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
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2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
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salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in onion, potato, bay leaf, cumin, and sage; sauté until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour until onion and potato are coated. Whisk in chicken stock and milk; bring to a boil, whisking constantly, until smooth. Reduce heat, simmer until potato is tender, about 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Stir in corn, wine, parsley, and chives; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf; stir in Cheddar cheese until melted and blended. Season with salt and black pepper.