Fresh Corn Chowder
4 large ears sweet corn, husks removed
1 large onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 T. butter or stick margarine
1 1/2 C. diced peeled potatoes
1 C. water
2 tsp. chicken bouillon granules
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. pepper
6 T. flour
3 C. 2% milk
Cut corn off cob; set aside. In large saucepan, sauté onion and celery in butter until tender. Add the potatoes, water, bouillon, thyme, pepper and corn. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Combine the flour and milk until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cover and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Yield: 7 servings.
Serving Size: 1 C.
Calories: 204
Fat: 5g
Fiber: 4g