Ingredients

  • 2 c. water
  • 2 c. peeled diced potatoes
  • 1/2 c. diced onions
  • 1/2 c. diced celery
  • 2 Tbsp. margarine
  • 1/2 tsp. dried basil
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 1 (17 oz.) can cream-style corn
  • 2 c. milk
  • 1 c. canned tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz.)
  • 1 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley

Method

  • Combine first seven ingredients in large Dutch oven; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Discard bay leaf.
  • Stir in corn, milk, tomatoes, salt and pepper.
  • Add cheese.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted.
  • Sprinkle parsley over chowder.