My late father-n-law loved to make chili...and he was good at it! It was a cooking project that pretty much lasted the weekend because he boiled his own beans and took a lot of tender, lovin' care in the assembly of a very large pot of chow. One thing he was always sure to omit was the spice, cumin. He didn't care for it (although, as long as you didn't mention or admit that it was in the food he was eating, he couldn't tell). I wish I would've spent a day with him and have him show me his chili making process. It would've meant a lot to him, my husband and me. So, as I was making this huge pot of chili for hubby and I, my sweet, good-natured father-in-law was on my mind.
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What dish is more befitting on a cold and blustery day than a comforting bowl of soup, stew or chowder with some warm biscuits served on the side?
I tried this recipe years ago and ended up with what looked like corn floating in milk. It was all my bad, as I obviously didn't allow the milk to thicken enough. It's a tasty chowder and I've added a few flavorful, hearty and healthy modifications. Note: The original recipe calls for whole milk. I used 2% low fat and this will result in a less "thick" chowder.
Serve it with the Cheddar Cheese Biscuits...they're perfect together! If you make the Cheddar Cheese Biscuits to accompany this chowder, grate some extra to toss on top of the soup with the thyme. It's a nice, tasty touch.
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