Chicken and Sweet Corn Chowder 

• 300g frozen sweetcorn
• 400ml home-made chicken stock
• 40g butter
• 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 small carrot, peeled and finely diced
• 1 tablesp. flour
• 600ml milk
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 100g cheddar cheese, grated
• 150-200g cooked chicken, chopped
• 2-3 tablesp. cream

Put the sweetcorn in a saucepan with the stock. Cover, bring to the boil then reduce to simmer for 10 minutes. Puree and set aside.

Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan over a low heat. Add the onion and carrot and saute gently for ten minutes until softened. Stir in the flour and continue to cook for a couple of minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring all the time. Add in the cheese, corn mixture, cream and seasoning. Serve in warmed soup bowls with crusty bread.