Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 6 tablespoons onions, chopped
  • 3/4 cup celery, large dice
  • 2 1/2 cups hot water
  • 2 cups potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 quart half-and-half cream
  • 3 cups frozen corn, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 pinch white pepper
  • 3 tablespoons flour

Method

  • On medium heat, melt butter.
  • Simmer onion and celery for 5 minutes until soft but not brown.
  • Add water, potatoes, corn and seasonings.
  • Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until potatoes are barely tender.
  • Whisk the flour into 1 cup of half & half and stir into soup.
  • Add remaining 3 cups half & half.
  • Simmer for about 15 minutes until soup thickens to creamy consistency.
  • To make soup thicker, simmer another 5-10 minutes.