Mimi8689's Recipe

Corn Chowder

Category: Soup/Salad

2 Tablespoons margarine
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cans chicken broth
3 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 can whole kernel corn
1 can creamed corn
1 can diced green chilies
1 package chicken gravy mix
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup Velveeta Mexican style cheese, cubed
1/2 pound bacon, fried crisp and crumbled

In large saucepan, melt margarine over medium-high heat. Add celery, onion and garlic. Cook until tender. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Lower heat and add potatoes. Simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in both corns and chilies. Bring to a boil. Dissolve gravy mix in milk and pour into pan. Stir in heavy cream and cheese. Stir over low heat until cheese melts. Stir in bacon. Heat through and serve.

Makes 4-6 servings.

Recipe by Sara Noel, owner of Frugal Village.