Cheesy Corn Chowder

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This is an alteration from mimi's cafe corn chowder". A family favorite on cold days. It is very rich and not for those watching their waistline! But oh so worth a cheat!"

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Steps

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On medium heat , melt butter and simmer onion and celery until soft , but not brown.

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Add water , potato , corn and seasonings.

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Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

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Or until potatoes are barely tender.

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Whisk flour into 1 cup of half-n-half and stir into soup.

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Let thicken.

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Add remaining half-n-half.

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Reduce heat to low.

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Stir in cheese , parsley , and crumbled bacon until cheese is melted.

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Simmer for about 15 minutes.

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, stirring on occasion until the soup has thickened to a creamy consistency.

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Add additional salt and pepper to taste as needed.

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Simmer additional 5 to 10 minute.

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Serve hot.

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Ingredients

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butter, onions, celery, hot water, potatoes, frozen corn, salt, pepper, flour, half-and-half cream, monterey jack cheese, bacon, parsley