Corn Chowder

Ok so here I go.. My first recipe. I usually find my recipes on FOODGAWKER.COM and just sort of adapt them to whatever I have in my kitchen.. today I actually went to the store for the ingredients. This one is really simple and great for a weekend lunch or quick weeknight dinner with a salad or some yummy warm bread, but it's super filling without either of those. Sorry if my recipes postings are a bit random. I never measure anything so you'll have to deal with that. ;)

Corn Chowder

Cubed potatoes
Fresh, Frozen or Canned Corn
Diced seasonings (onion, garlic, whatever you want)
seasoning meat, I used Salt Pork
Chicken Broth
Heavy cream, or milk

Ok so easy..

I cooked down my pork and seasonings all together and added the cubed potatoes once the onion was soft.. let potatoes cook till soft then add enough chicken broth to cover it all. Simmer. You can season however you like. I added a bay leaf too. Add a little hot sauce or Tony's to your liking. When the potatoes are soft smash them a little to thicken the soup. Add about 2 cups of milk or cream. Cook till just simmering then serve right away.. My kids liked it but they eat anything. You can use this as a base too, throw in some leftover chicken or shrimp or crabmeat even.. Notice I didnt add salt. You may want to but I found it salty enough with the salt pork.