Corn Chowder From Mimi'S Cafe - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons onions, chopped
3/4 cup celery, large dice
2 1/2 cups hot water
2 cups potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 quart half-and-half cream
3 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 pinch white pepper
3 tablespoons flour

Preparation

On medium heat, melt butter.
Simmer onion and celery for 5 minutes until soft but not brown.
Add water, potatoes, corn and seasonings.
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until potatoes are barely tender.
Whisk the flour into 1 cup of half & half and stir into soup.
Add remaining 3 cups half & half.
Simmer for about 15 minutes until soup thickens to creamy consistency.
To make soup thicker, simmer another 5-10 minutes.