Aunt Ivy’s KORN–TV Chowder

Aunt Ivy’s KORN–TV Chowder

4 tbsp. onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
4 tbsp. green pepper, chopped
1 cup potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups water
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. paprika
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups milk
2 cups whole kernel corn
1/2 cup salt pork or shortening

Saute onion, celery and green pepper in salt pork until tender. Add potatoes, water, salt, paprika and bay leaf. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Heat milk and add to soup mixture. Add corn and reheat but do not boil. Serve garnished with parsley and a Sauvignon Blanc wine.