Corn Chowder
["1/4 c. butter", "6 Tbsp. chopped onion", "3/4 c. chopped celery", "2 1/2 c. hot water", "2 medium boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes", "3 c. fresh or frozen corn kernels, thawed", "2 Tbsp. sugar (or less, according to taste)", "2 Tbsp. flour", "1 qt. half and half"]
["Melt butter in saucepan.", "Add onion and celery; saute 5 minutes until soft, but not brown.", "Add water, potatoes, corn, sugar, salt and pepper.", "Cover and simmer until potatoes are barely tender, about 30 minutes.", "Whisk flour into 1 cup half and half; stir into soup.", "Add remaining half and half and simmer until soup has thickened to a creamy consistency, about 15 minutes.", "Season to taste with additional salt and pepper if needed.", "If too thick, add more milk; if too thin, simmer 5 to 10 minutes longer.", "Makes 9 servings, about 1 cup each."]
["butter", "onion", "celery", "water", "boiling potatoes", "corn kernels", "sugar", "flour"]