Creamy Corn Chowder(Preparation Time: 25 Minutes) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1/4 c. finely chopped celery
1 medium carrot, grated
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 c. fresh, canned or frozen corn
3 c. milk
1 tsp. salt (optional)
dash of pepper
dash of dried thyme
grated carrots or chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Preparation

Melt butter in a heavy saucepan.
Stir in onion, celery and carrot; saute over medium heat until soft but not brown.
Add flour, stirring to combine.
Cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes.
Place corn (even if still frozen) in food processor or blender.
Process until pureed.
Add to saucepan.
Add milk, salt (if used), pepper and thyme, stirring constantly.
Bring to a boil.
Lower heat; simmer, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes.
Do not boil.
Serve soup steaming hot, topped with grated carrots or chopped parsley, if used.