Corn Chowder - Deliciouso...

So I was scratching my head last thursday evening to do something unique and without ivolving frying and oil. After much research I narrowed my option to Corn Chowder and it was simply yummy and filling. It much like a thick soup and would go well with toasted bread.

Total Cooking Time - 30 min
Preparation Time - 15 min
Serves - 8

Ingredients -

• 90g (3 oz) butter
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 4 cups (1 litre) vegetable broth/stock
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup (250g/8 oz) canned cream-style corn
• 2 cups (400g/12 2/3 oz) fresh corn kernels
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup (125g/4 oz) grated Cheddar cheese
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons cream (optional) - but tastes really good when included
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, to garnish

Method - 

1. Heat the butter in a large heavy-based pan. Add the onions and cook over medium-high heat for 5 min or until golden brown.
2. Add garlic and cumin seeds, cook 1 min, stirring continuously.
3. Add vegetable broth, bring to boil. Add potatoes and reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered for 10 min.
4. Add the creamed corn, corn kernels and parsley. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 min.
5. Stir through the cheese, salt and pepper to taste and cream. Heat gently until the cheese melts.
6. Serve immediately, sprinkled with chopped chives.