I just spoke my mind to a man who was rude to me in the grocery line. Here is what I learned:
Lesson #1: Rude grocery line people (unsurprisingly) do not like being told that you hope strangers are kinder to them than they are to strangers.
Lesson #2: Men who are mean to girls buying butter and sugar are probably chemically imbalanced. Do not anger them.
Lesson #3 (the big one): Don’t waste your time/breath/energy trying to rationalize with irrational people (applicable across the board, not just co-liner-uppers).
Lesson #4: Be extra nice in grocery lines to make up for the fatheads of the world.
The reason I share this story, is that I just saw an ad for Kmart opening at 5 am for Black Friday. The angry liner uppers are going to be sleep deprived. Beware. And be nice to strangers. For the entire holiday season and beyond. Okay?
Also, make corn chowder. It will make your world a better place.
This is one of the first things my mama taught me how to cook. It was a revelation to my 9 year old self. I think I ate the whole pot.
Sweet corn in a creamy soup with potatoes. What could be more comforting? Especially when served with buttered whole wheat biscuits.
I added chicken to make it a heartier meal-in-a-bowl, but feel free to keep it vegetarian – it is unwaveringly delicious either way.
Chicken Corn Chowder
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ onion
- 2 medium potatoes peeled and diced
- 12 ounce can corn plus liquid
- 2 cups milk
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth or more if needed
- 3-4 boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- ⅛ tsp cayenne
- salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the potatoes, corn, milk, chicken broth and chicken thighs. Bring to a boil, skim off the foam, then reduce and simmer 20–30 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Transfer 2 cups of the soup to a blender; purée, then return it to the pot. Season with the cayenne, salt and pepper. Stir in the parsley, if using, or sprinkle it on top of individual bowls as a garnish.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I just made this for ‘Mexican night’ at a friends house, and wanted to share with you I mixed in about a cup of salsa verde! Added a little bit of a nice kick! Great recipe, too delicious!
Great idea, sounds delicious!
i added red peppers diced to this recipe or thin slices served on top for when company is invited over. it adds colour n flavour to sumfin dat appears dull but is abso delish :-) 
n i use real corn on the cob instead of canned corn. plus i cook my chicken separately in olive oil :-) 
Hmm, I have memories of this – my young daughter in the kitchen – me singing out instructions… hey – this was me and you :).  Comfort food at it’s finest
🙂
Looks like a warm bowl of deliciousness! Chowders are my favorites during the cooler months.
Thanks Donna, me too!
anything chowder is perfect for me right now!
So true….the grocery store checkout scene can be a shocker.  Breathe and smile people!  I’m making this with my leftovers.  Thank you for posting it!!
You’re very welcome, enjoy!!
Looks like a warm bowl of deliciousness! Chowders are my favorites during the cooler months.
Thanks Donna, me too!
i added red peppers diced to this recipe or thin slices served on top for when company is invited over. it adds colour n flavour to sumfin dat appears dull but is abso delish :-)
n i use real corn on the cob instead of canned corn. plus i cook my chicken separately in olive oil :-)
Sounds delicious! I’ve been on a soup kick lately and definitely want to try this soon!
This looks awesome! I think I may use some leftover turkey!!
Fantastic idea!!