Old Fashioned Corn and Potato Chowder

Description: This really is old fashioned! It comes from "The Culinary Arts Institute Encyclopedia of Cooking and Homemaking" which was published in 1940. This wonderful book has been passed down through 4 generations of women in my family. Proof that some of the best stuff is the oldest and simplest.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups cooked corn (canned is fine)
• 2 cups diced potatoes
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup onion, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 2 cups hot milk
• 1 tablespoon flour, mixed with
• 1 tablespoon water

Steps:

1. Combine, in a large pot,all ingredients except milk and flour/water.
2. Cook until potatoes are fork tender.
3. Add milk and flour/water, stirring well.
4. Bring to a boil and allow to cook for 10 minutes.
5. Serve with chopped green onion and shredded cheese as a garnish.