Potato Corn Chowder Recipe With Cheddar Cheese - Grit

Ingredients

• 3 medium potatoes, scrubbed and diced
• 3 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, or 1 teaspoon dried chives
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese, grated