Fresh Florida Corn Chowder

• 3 c. fresh Florida corn, 6 ears (canned corn can be used)
• 4 Tbsp. butter
• 1/2 c. chopped celery
• 1 qt. milk
• 1/4 tsp. white or black pepper
• 2 c. mild Cheddar cheese, shredded
• paprika
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 3 Tbsp. flour
• 1 1/4 tsp. salt

1. Cut kernels from cobs; set aside.
2. In large pan, melt butter over medium heat.
3. Saute onion and celery for about 3 minutes or until tender-crisp.
4. Stir in flour; cook and stir for 1 minute. Slowly stir in milk, salt and pepper.
5. Bring to the boiling point, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens slightly.
6. Stir in corn and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.
7. Stir in cheese; heat until cheese melts.
8. Serve at once in bowls and sprinkle with paprika.

fresh florida corn, butter, celery, milk, white, cheddar cheese, paprika, onion, flour, salt

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=362874 (may not work)