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Monday, August 1, 2011

Potato Corn Chowder

Hi There! Today I'm gonna share a little chowder recipe I came up with a couple years ago when I had A LOT of leftover mashed potatoes. Usually I use them to make shepard's pie, but I was a little tired of that and wanted to try something new. I put my thinkin' cap on and voila`, potato chowder was born. Well, my version anyway.

This afternoon while looking through the fridge at what to make for lunch I spotted the potatoes and a cob of corn from last night. Hmm, wouldn't the corn be delicious in the potato chowder? Why yes, I think it would! So I started cooking. Of course, I didn't have "blog post" on the brain when I started, so I didn't take pictures at the beginning. Oops!  : )


Catie's Potato Corn Chowder  
3 cups mashed potatoes
1 cob of corn or about 1/2 - 3/4 cup of corn
1 large carrot or 10 baby carrots
1/2 onion
1 tsp minced garlic or 2 cloves minced
2 - 3 tbs butter
3 - 4 tsp soup stock mix
1 tsp parsley flakes
pepper to taste
3 cups water
1 cup milk
grated cheddar cheese, optional

(Blender or handheld immersion blender.)

1.  Chop carrots, onion and garlic. Add to pot with butter and saute until onion is tender. 
2.  While that's cooking, cut corn off of the cob and set aside. 
3.  Once onion is tender add the soup stock mix and water. 
4.  Stir in the mashed potatoes and corn. 
5.  Bring to a boil. Then turn down the heat and let simmer for about 20 - 25 minutes. Stirring occasionally. The liquid will reduce and the soup will thicken. 
6.  Add the parsley flakes, pepper and milk. Let simmer for an additional 5 minutes or so. 
7.  Blend 3/4 of the soup. If using a blender, add the soup back to the pot and mix. 
8. Serve and enjoy!! This is where I add the cheese.  : )



Mmmm!!

Easy and delicious! Give it a try. You can definitely play around with it and make it your own. I've stirred in cheese before for a cheesy potato soup. And like I said, this was the first time I added corn. Bacon on top with the cheese would be great too! Also, you can vary the ingredients to make more or less soup depending on how much mashed potatoes you have. 

What's your favorite use for leftover mashed potatoes? Please share! 

6 comments:

  1. That looks deeeelish! and your blog looks amazing!! one or two weeks away from my computer and it is crazy how much I miss!

    Hope your having a great week!!

    -Adriane

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  2. Thanks for sharing this delicious looking chowder recipe and joining the party at Beach Cottage Good Life Wednesdays.

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  3. I've always loved corn chowder, but I've never made it myself. I definitely have to try your potato version!! Can you imagine how yummy it would be with chunks of ham? MMMM!
    Victoria

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  4. A new comment to an old post! I used your post as inspiration for a Potato Corn Chowder. I had half a pan full of mashed potatoes with carmelized onions and aa ton of Creamed Corn Au Gratin. Both already had more than enough butter and cream, so no need for additions. I added the lot to sauteed celery, garlic and my fresh turkey stock. Holy Moses, killer Chowder!! THANK YOU for your help!!

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  5. A new comment to an old post! I used your post as inspiration for a Potato Corn Chowder. I had half a pan full of mashed potatoes with carmelized onions and aa ton of Creamed Corn Au Gratin. Both already had more than enough butter and cream, so no need for additions. I added the lot to sauteed celery, garlic and my fresh turkey stock. Holy Moses, killer Chowder!! THANK YOU for your help!!

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