Best-Ever Corn Chowder
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Soups
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

2 cups water
2 cups diced potatoes
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup onions
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon thyme
17 ounces creamed corn
3 slices Cut up ham or bacon, optional
---White Sauce:
1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
 

Preparation:

Combine water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt, pepper and thyme. Cook until all vegetables are soft--do not drain. Add creamed corn and ham or bacon, if desired.

Make the white sauce and add cheddar cheese. Slowly add this sauce to the vegetable mixture. Do not boil.