Smoked Gouda Corn Chowder

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup flour
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 yellow onion, small dice
• 3 stalks celery ribs, small dice
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, minced
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 gallon whole milk
• 1/2 lb frozen corn
• 1/2-1 lb shredded gouda cheese
• 6 -8 baby red potatoes, cubed
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 season corn with salt and roast corn in oven on sheet pan until slightly golden brown edges.
• 2 in large soup pot, using medium heat, sauté onion and celery in butter until onions become tender and translucent.
• 3 add garlic and thyme.
• 4 add flour to make a thick paste (in pot roux).
• 5 cook roux for 1-2 minutes.
• 6 reduce heat. add milk, and whisk together thoroughly to prevent lumps.
• 7 add bay leaves and roasted corn.
• 8 add cubed potatoes and bring to a simmer.
• 9 add shredded gouda to finish the soup. note the cheese will help to thicken the chowder—add ½ lb., then more to thicken to your preference.
• 10 add salt and pepper to taste.