Day 3 - Mimi's Corn Chowder

Today seems like a perfect soup day with the rainy weather outside. Personally I love this soup no matter what the weather is outside. Happily they share this on their restaurant website - YUM!

MIMI’S CAFÉ CORN CHOWDER

¼-cup butter, (½-stick) 6 tablespoons chopped onion ¾-cup diced celery 2-½ cups water 2 cups cubed peeled red or russet potatoes, (½-inch) 2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed 1 can creamed corn (14 oz) 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 dash of white pepper 3 tablespoons flour 3 cups half and half cream

Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add in the flour and whisk until smooth and a roux forms (2 minutes). Add onions and celery and saute 5 minutes until soft but not brown. Add water, potatoes, corn kernels, creamed corn, sugar, salt and pepper. Using a wire whisk, whisk until smooth. Cover and simmer until potatoes are barely tender, about 30 minutes. Add half and half and simmer uncovered until soup has thickened to a creamy consistency, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper if needed.