Corn Chowder

Another yummy crockpot soup for the looooooong winter months.


Corn Chowder

Ingredients:
-1 Tbs butter
-1 onion, chopped
-3 ribs celery, finely chopped
-2 white potatoes, cut into 1/2 dices
-2 c chicken broth
-dash of paprika
-dash of thyme
-salt and pepper
-2 c milk
-3 c frozen corn
-1-2 c diced or shredded chicken

1. In a skillet, melt the butter. Add onion and celery and cook until the onion is transparent but not browned.
2. While the onion and celery are cooking, put the potatoes into the slow cooker. Scrape the onion and celery into the cooker along with any remaining butter.
3. Into the crockpot, add the broth, paprika, thyme, and pepper. If the broth is unsalted, add the salt.
4. Stir gently, making sure the potatoes remain submerged in liquid. Cover and cook on LOW until the potatoes are tender, 5-6 hours.
5. Add the milk, corn, and chicken. Stir, cover, and cook on HIGH until the chowder is heated through, about 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper, as needed.