Corn Chowder

Prep time 30 minutes, Cook time 65 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 T. low sodium bacon grease
• 1 c. diced celery
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 T. flour
• 4 cobs of fresh corn with kernels removed , save cobs
• 3 1/2 c. milk
• 1 c. whipping cream
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 large Idaho potato, diced
• 1 t. thyme

Directions:

In large soup pot, heat the bacon grease, adding the celery, onion, carrot and saute for about 8 minutes. Stir occasionally Add the flour and stir well into the vegetables.

To the pot, add the cobs only, milk, cream and bay leaf. Simmer for 25 minutes. Stir.

Add the potatoes, pepper and thyme and keep simmering for another 25 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Remove the cobs and bay leaf. Now add the corn kernels  and simmer for another 7 minutes.

Makes 6 cups, and 6 servings.

Total of 858mg sodium. Each serving is 143mg using the ingredients listed.

Original recipe.