A delicious corn chowder made with corn stock, diced vegetables, heavy cream, and seasonings. Customize with your choice of proteins like bacon, crab, or sausage for added flavor.
1: Put all corn stock ingredients (corn cobs, yellow onions, celery, carrots, garlic cloves, bay leaf, parsley stems, black peppercorns) in the biggest pot you have.
2: Cover with water and bring to a boil.
3: Skim the top of any impurities.
4: Put a lid on and boil for at least an hour. Reserve the liquid after straining the solids.
5: Preheat a large pot to medium high.
6: Melt butter and add diced onions and celery. Sauté for 3-4 minutes.
7: Add flour and stir to combine. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8: Add corn stock and heavy cream. Boil for 10-15 minutes until the bubbles become bigger.
9: Add corn and potatoes.
10: Boil for another 5-10 minutes until desired thickness, stirring occasionally.
11: Add salt and pepper to taste.
12: Garnish with cheddar cheese, scallions, or bacon as desired.
