Canning Corn Chowder Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 ears of fresh corn, husked and kernels removed
• 2 cans (15 oz each) of whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium bell pepper, finely diced (optional)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth, low sodium preferred
• 1 cup water, to adjust thickness if needed
• 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
• ½ cup heavy cream (optional for richness)
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour (use precisely for thickening)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme