Vegetarian Corn Chowder

• butter↗3 ounces
• large onions↗2

  finely chopped

• garlic↗1 clove

  crushed

• cumin seeds↗2 teaspoons
• vegetable stock↗4 cups
• potatoes↗2

  peeled & chopped

• cream-style corn↗1 cup
• fresh corn kernels↗2 cups
• parsley↗3 tablespoons

  fresh chopped

• cheddar cheese↗1 cup

  grated

• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• chives2 tablespoons

  fresh & snipped

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat butter in large, heavy-based pan.

2. 2

   Add onions& cook over med-high heat for about 5 minutes, or until golden.

3. 3

   Add garlic& cumin seeds,& cook for one minute, stirring constantly.

4. 4

   Add stock& bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Add potatoes,& reduce heat to simmer 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Add all the corn,& parsley.

7. 7

   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 10 minutes more.

8. 8

   Stir in cheese, salt& pepper to taste,& heat gently, over a low heat, until cheese melts.

9. 9

   Serve with snipped chives.

10. 10

    You can make this recipe without the cheese, if you want less fat.

11. 11

    Or if you're like me, you can use a really old nippy cheddar, for a nice nippy flavour!