Idaho Potato Corn Chowder
Ingredients : 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium Spanish onion , small diced 2 stalks celery , diced 3 tablespoons flour 4 cups diced Idaho potatoes 3 cups heavy whipping cream 1 cup chicken stock 1 can creamed corn 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 / 4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions : 1 . Heat a large pot on medium / high heat with vegetable oil . 2 . Add the onions and celery and sauté until softened and becomes translucent ; about 3-5 minutes . 3 . Add the flour and cook with onions and celery . 4 . Then , add the potatoes , heavy whipping cream and chicken stock . Mix together , add creamed corn and bring to a boil . Stir often so that it doesn ’ t stick to the bottom .
5 . After it comes to a boil , lower to a simmer and stir often until the potatoes have softened . 6 . Taste for seasoning . 7 . Top with crispy bacon , scallions and cheddar cheese .