Additions:

2 to 3 white potatoes
8 cups chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream

(When fresh corn is available, cut the kernels off 2 or 3 cobs and set aside. Add cobs to the broth with the potatoes and continue with the recipe. Remove cobs and add the fresh corn with the cream.) For meatier chowder, add diced chicken breast, crabmeat or clams.

Cooking Directions:

• Peel and dice potatoes and place in a 4 quart pot.
• Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
• Add contents of Illinois Prairie Soup Mix and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes.
• Add cream and heat, uncovered, on low until slightly thickened about 15 to 30 minutes.
• Remove bay leaf before serving.

With a garnish of grated Monterey Jack cheese and fresh parsley, this soup makes a lovely summer or winter meal!

Scallops and Shrimp Corn Chowder Version

Crock Pot Recipe:

Recommended slow cooker: 6 quart
Serves 8-10

Additions:

2-3 White Potatoes
7 C. Chicken Broth
2 C. Heavy Cream
Optional: When fresh corn is available, cut the kernels off 2 or 3 and set aside.  Add cobs to the broth with the potatoes and continue with the recipe.  Remove cobs and add the fresh corn with the cream.  For meatier chowder, add diced chicken breast, crabmeat or clams.

Slow Cooker Directions:

• Peel and dice potatoes and place in a slow cooker.
• Add chicken broth and contents of Illinois Prairie Soup Mix. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours.
• Add cream and any optional additions, stir and continue to cook 1 hour on HI.  Remove bay leaf before serving.

Ingredients:

Air freeze-dried corn, rice, onions, celery, carrots, red pepper, chives and herbs; Gluten-free

Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 8 oz. Dry Mix Prepared Serving Size: About 1 Cup Serving Per Container: 10 Amount per Serving Mix Prepared Calories 55 250    Calories from Fat 0 144 % Daily Value** Total Fat 0g* 0% 24%    Saturated Fat 0g 0% 45%    Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% 18% Sodium 8mg 0% 27% Total Carbohydrate 13g 4% 7%    Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5% 7%    Sugars 0g Protein 2g Vitamin A 32% 49% Vitamin C 24% 28% Calcium 0% 5% Iron 12% 15% * Amount in Mix ** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.