Cheddar Corn Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 large potato, peeled and diced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon sage
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 1/4 cups light cream
1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
3 -4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Preparation

Melt butter. Add onion, potato, bay leaf, cumin and sage. Cook stirring for about 5 minutes.
Blend in flour and then whisk in stock and cream. Bring to a boil and reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring often.
Add corn, parsley, onions, nutmeg, and wine. Simmer for another 5 minutes until heated through. Remove bay leaf. Stir in cheese and heat until melted (DO NOT BOIL). Garnish with bacon bits.