North Country Corn Chowder (Rachael Ray)

HisPixie's Note:

This comes from Rachael Ray's "Comfort Foods" 30-minute meals series. There are a bunch of corn chowder recipes here but I like the idea of Old Bay in this one.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 potatoes , peeled and diced (medium)
• 1 onion , chopped (medium)
• 3 stalks celery , chopped (from heart of stalk)
• 1 red bell pepper , seeded and chopped (small)
• 2 bay leaves (fresh or dried)
• 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
• coarse salt & pepper , to taste
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 10 ounces corn kernels , frozen, thawed and drained
• 15 ounces chicken broth
• 1 quart whole milk (may use 1%)
• 4 scallions , chopped, as garnish

Directions:

1. Heat a deep pot over medium to medium-high heat. Add oil and potatoes. Cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Add onion, celery, red bell pepper, and bay leaves. Season with Old Bay, salt and pepper. Cover and reduce heat a bit, cook a few minutes more, stirring occasionally.
3. Uncover and whisk in flour. Cook a minute more. Add corn, broth, and milk. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, 7 to 10 minutes, to thicken. Adjust seasonings and serve bowls of chowder with a sprinkle of chopped scallions and oyster crackers.

Reviews

[happynana]

Nice soup with a great flavor. I left my peelings on the potatoes and used 2% milk. The only thing I will do different next time is to add some garlic and red pepper flakes to give a bit of heat. Made for My 3 chefs. Thanks Zee Cooks.