Smoked Gouda Corn Chowder

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup flour
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 yellow onion, small dice
• 3 stalks celery ribs, small dice
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, minced
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 gallon whole milk
• 1/2 lb frozen corn
• 1/2 - 1 lb shredded gouda cheese
• 6 -8 baby red potatoes, cubed
• salt and pepper

1. Season corn with salt and roast corn in oven on sheet pan until slightly golden brown edges.
2. In large soup pot, using medium heat, saute onion and celery in butter until onions become tender and translucent.
3. Add garlic and thyme.
4. Add flour to make a thick paste (in pot roux).
5. Cook roux for 1-2 minutes.
6. Reduce heat. Add milk, and whisk together thoroughly to prevent lumps.
7. Add bay leaves and roasted corn.
8. Add cubed potatoes and bring to a simmer.
9. Add shredded Gouda to finish the soup. Note the cheese will help to thicken the chowder-add 1/2 lb., then more to thicken to your preference.
10. Add salt and pepper to taste.

butter, flour, garlic, yellow onion, celery, fresh thyme, bay leaves, milk, frozen corn, gouda cheese, baby red potatoes, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/smoked-gouda-corn-chowder-389972 (may not work)