Corn Chowder ( Soups and Salads Recipe)

A typical american-style thick soup with a pleasant hint of celery.

Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

3/4 cup cooked sweet corn kernels
4 cups white stock
1 onion, chopped
2 tbsp chopped celery
2 tbsp plain flour (maida)
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tbsp butter
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

For The Garnish1 tbsp chopped celery , lightly blanched
2 tbsp tomato cubes
2 tsp grated processed cheese

Method

1. Heat the butter in a pan, add the onion and celery and saute till the onions are transparent.
2. Stir in the flour and remove from the heat. Add the stock and milk gradually.
3. Return to the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
4. Add the corn, salt, pepper and nutmeg powder and simmer for another 10 minutes.
5. Serve hot, garnished with the blanched celery, tomato cubes and grated cheese.