"Newfie" Corn Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 stick butter
1 large yellow onion, chopped fine
1/4 tsp. butter
3 large peeled potatoes, in 1-inch cubes
2 large cans creamed corn
2 large cans evaporated milk
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

In a 2-quart pot, melt butter.
Add onion and cook until soft, but not brown.
Add potatoes, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 cup water. Cook until potatoes are soft and water is evaporated.
(Add more water, if necessary.)
Add creamed corn and evaporated milk to desired consistency.
Simmer 5 minutes over low heat.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with hot Italian bread or rolls and a salad.