Menu Plan Monday & A Recipe for Corn Chowder...

     I had a craving for a nice bowl of homemade corn chowder after I read Laura's meal plan for Menu Plan Monday a few weeks ago over at her blog "I'm an Organizing Junkie".
So I decided to make corn chowder for our family.

My hubby, although he loves soup, is not a fan of chowders, {Gasp! A Maritimer who doesn't like chowders!} so I tend to make chowders when he is travelling for work.

I expected the kids to bawk a bit at the mention of corn chowder for supper....but surprise, surprise...they each ate 3 bowls! I love when that happens!

There are times when I really wish that I had paid more attention when my Mom made chowders.

No born and bred self-respecting Maritimer would ever use a recipe for a chowder.

But it helps to watch an expert at work!

Corn Chowder

4 medium potatoes

2 large carrots

1 large onion

2 staulks celery

2 cans of corn niblets

2 cans of cream of corn

1 can of cream of mushroom soup

1 can of evaporated milk

2 cups of skim milk

Chop potatoes in large dice or rough chop. Prepare carrots, onion and celery  in small dice. Place these 4 ingredients in large pot and cover with just enough water. Bring to boil and turn back to medium heat. Simmer until potatoes are tender.  Do not drain off water. Add 2 cans of corn niblets, 2 cans of cream of corn and cream of mushroom soup. Add salt & pepper to taste. Then add milk or cream of your choice depending on how rich you want the broth to be. I used a can of evaporated milk and finished off with about 2 cups of skim milk. {Maritimers tend to use a can of evaporated in their chowders because it adds creaminess without a lot of calories and there is usually always a can in the pantry.}

This meal is great served with fresh-from-the-oven biscuits and a green salad with a simple viniagrette. And I always like my chowder topped with a dash of freshly ground pepper.

This week our family will be eating:

Monday

Spaghetti & Meat Sauce

Tuesday

Corn Chowder & Fresh Biscuits

Wednesday

Chicken Breasts on a bun with jalapeno havarti cheese & caesar salad.

Thursday

Shepherd's Pie & veggies & dip

Friday

Bratwurst Sausage on buns with home fries.

Saturday

Dad cooks.

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