Corn Chowder from a Dry Mix Base

It's Soup Tuesday and many of my soups are made from scratch with as many natural and organic ingredients as I can find. However,  I have written in the past about my love for the online site, Soups Online and their delicious dried soup mixes that you can use alone or use them as a base and add your own ingredients to customize your meals.  This past summer I husked fresh ears of corn and put them in my freezer in Ziploc bags. It makes the perfect addition for recipes like this and gives tasty touch of summer when the skies are gray and the temperatures are chilly.  This particular soup mix comes from Illinois Prairie and is pictures below.  I simply peeled and diced white potatoes, added chicken broth, the soup base, half and half or heavy cream and let it simmer for 1 hour on the stove.  To add body and texture, I added cooked shredded chicken I had frozen from an earlier dinner and it was the perfect touch.  Check out Soups Online extensive selection today.  They have more than 2,000 items including soups, bases, and seasonings with many Gluten Free options as well.  Bon Appetit and Happy Tuesday.

Slow Cooker Corn Chowder

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If you're looking for an easy yet hearty supper tonight, here's a favorite that is made in your slow cooker and takes just 20 minutes to prepare.  81/2 hours later, you have a delicious supper to enjoy.  Did I mention minimal clean up? 

~Serves 9~

Ingredients:  5 cubed and peeled potatoes, 2 chopped onions, 2 cups diced ham, 3 chopped celery stalks, 1 large can undrained whole kernel corn, 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, salt and pepper to taste, 2 chicken bouillon cubes and a 12 ounce can of evaporated milk.

In your slow cooker, place the potatoes, onions, ham, celery, corn, butter or margarine, salt and pepper.  Add enough water to cover and toss in 2 chicken bouillon cubes.

Cook on low setting for 8-9 hours.  Then stir in evaporated milk.  Cook for 30 more minutes.

Ladle into bowls and serve with your favorite tossed salad and a basket of hot crusty rolls.

Thanks for stopping by and hope you have a great week!