Mama Kathy's Potato and Onion Chowder

Classic comfort food. Creamy, rich and so, so simple. Ive been making this as long as I've been married and before that I ate it at my childhood table. It's a family favorite for sure. I loved making this chowder when I was a young mother, with three little kids running around; it was easy, and cheap and all my kids LOVED it.  They still ask for it regularly and its my go to meal to bring to sick neighbors or new mommies. I hope you love it as much as we all do.

Ingredients:

2 cup onions, diced

1 cup celery, chopped

4 Tbs. butter

4 cups chicken broth (or veggie broth to make in vegetarian)

2 tsp. kosher salt

Pepper to taste

4 cups raw potatoes, cubed

3 cups whole milk

2 cups cream 

2 heaping Tbs. corn starch

1 tsp. chopped parsley

Directions:

1) In a deep pot, Sauté the onions and celery in the butter until transparent, but not browned.

2) Add the chicken broth, salt pepper and potatoes. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and boil gently until the potatoes are tender, about 20-30 minutes. (they must be quite tender as they will not get much softer from this point on). Add the whole milk and bring back to a low boil.

3) in a separate bowl mix the cream and the corn starch, whisk until corn starch is dissolved. 

4) When the soup is boiling add the cream mixture. Stir for a few minutes, as the soup thickens. Add the parsley and more salt if needed. 

I serve this soup with some crispy chopped bacon and cheese and a little fresh chive.