B's Favorite Fall Soup

In a pinch last winter we were pretty tight on money and looking for things to make that we had around the house and that would not cost an arm and a leg to make.

My lovely friend has a cooking blog and we found this recipe there, and B's been in LOVE with it ever since. I made my own tweaks to it (like I always do) but man oh man is it good.

Quick Corn & Potato Chowder

2 cups water
2 cups milk
2 medium yellow, white, red potatoes (Skin on, chopped) (B is a potato guy, So I use 5 potatoes)
1 can corn - drained [we don't like corn, so we didn't use it]
1 chicken Bullion cube
sea salt, black pepper, basil, onion powder, celery salt, paprika
Corn starch & water
[we also add real bacon pieces to ours during the cooking process]

in a Medium sauce pan: add water, bullion cube & potatoes - Cover and cook until potatoes are tender (about 15 min.) [because I use more potatoes, I add another 1/2 cup water]

Turn the heat down to medium low and add the corn and milk. do NOT drain the potatoes, beause the starchy water will add flavor and thickness.

Mix and then add the seasonings [and bacon] to taste.

[I like to season this one a little more than she does. It looks like a lot, but towards the end it really cooks in]

Allow the chowder to simmer for 5-10 minutes.
while it simmers add the corn starch
* I mix the corn starch with some of the broth and some water in a separate bowl then add to the chowder. I found that if i just add the cornstarch straight to the chowder I end up with these doughy balls in the chowder.... no one wants that. *

Remove from heat and ladle into bowls.

Cheddar Biscuits

Biquick Mix
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
milk

Follow the directions on the box
I *believe* its:
1 1/2 cups mix
1/2 cup of milk
add the cheddar cheese.

I use the drop biscuit method of instructions

Plop 'em down on a greased baking sheet (cheese = need to grease! or you can use the non stick tin foil)

bake for 7-10 min

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.....
Enjoy!