chowder.

my art for today, i made chowder. i like to cook in addition to painting and taking pictures. thought maybe i'd share my recipe with you. super yummy on a dreary day such as this...good on a sunny day too!

souped up corn chowder (serves 6 easily)

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2 tblsp oil

1 onion diced (red onion)
3 ribs celery diced

about a pound of ground beef (sirloin), cooked and drained

5-6 red potatoes washed and cubed

3-4 carrots peeled and half coined

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1tsp savory or poultry seasoning

1 clove garlic

1tsp cilantro

2 cans of creamed corn

2-3 cups of milk or cream (milk)

1/2 tsp paparika

combine meat mixture, vegetables, and seasoning in large stock pot. cover with 2 cups of water. cook until carrots and potatoes are tender. add corn and milk. stir occasionally to keep milk from scalding or sticking until heated through. serve with rolls, biscuits, or garlic bread. enjoy!