Corn Chowder

Source: Old Mill Restaurant (Gatlinburg, TN)

Yield: about 2 quarts

Rating: Untested

Ingredients

• 1 T. margarine
• 3 c. diced onions
• ¾ c. crumbs (from unsalted oyster crackers)
• 2 c. water
• 2 c. chicken, beef, or ham broth
• 3 c. diced potatoes
• 2 c. half-and-half
• 2 c. frozen corn kernels, defrosted
• 1 red and 1 green bell pepper, chopped and sautéed briefly in butter
• salt and freshly-ground white pepper, to taste

Directions

• Mix liquids and margarine. Add potatoes and onions. Cook until done.
• Mix cracker crumbs, flour, and seasonings. Add to potato and onion mixture.
• Add red and green peppers. Mix well.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add cream and corn. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.