Potato Corn Chowder
My family goes skiing almost every Thursday during the season, and we’ve been doing it for years. We have even named a particular row of tables “crock pot row” because the moms always bring pots of soups! This recipe is for my potato corn chowder, which is not only hot and filling, but also uses up leftover mashed/instant potatoes as a base!
Ingredients:
1 Yellow Onion – diced
2 Stalks Celery – diced
5 Baby Carrots – thinly sliced
2 Tablespoons Butter
1 Bag Instant Potatoes
1 can sweet corn – drained
2 cans Potatoes – diced
4 cups Water
2 cups Half and Half or Heavy Cream
2 cups Shredded Cheddar (Optional)
4-6 shakes of Hot Sauce (Optional)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Place onion, celery, carrots and butter in a large skillet and cook over medium heat until vegetables start to get tender.
2. In a large stock pot, bring water to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low and stir in Instant Potatoes, corn, canned potatoes and cooked vegetables.
4. Stir in Half and Half just before serving (do not boil once milk has been added to soup)
5. Salt and Pepper to taste
6. Add in any of the optional items
Notes:
1. Leftover mashed potatoes work great as the base for this soup
2. Fresh potatoes can be used instead of canned, just plan on cooking them with the vegetables
3. For more protein, toss in leftover or canned meat, such as chicken, pork or beef, depending on your taste preference
Want to see my other recipes for leftover mashed or instant potatoes? Try my Bacon Bombs, Mashed Potato Puffs, and Cheddar Potato Soup!
Oh my! This looks delicious. Exactly what I’ve been craving lately in this cold, cold winter.
Thanks so much for your recipe on Potato Corn Chowder! I’ve always loved Potato Corn Chowder, however, I never found a recipe that I liked! Most of the recipes call for an egg and for some reason, it just doesn’t look good in the chowder. I love your recipe! I’m going to give your recipe a try! I already have in my pantry, the canned potatoes, instant potatoes, corn, onion, and shredded cheese. The only thing I do not have is half and half or heavy cream. All I have is 2% milk! Once I get some half and half, I’m definitely making your recipe!!!! Thanks so much for sharing it with all of us! I truly do appreciate it! Thanks so very much, Michele 🙂
YUM! I LOVE Corn Chowder and this recipe looks absolutely delicious! I can imagine this with a nice side of maple cornbread…mmmmm. This is the perfect meal for a cold winter night….thanks for sharing!