Creamy corn chowder is a great dairy soup for your Shavuot meal. Everyone loves creamy corn chowder – from kids to adults.

1 onion, chopped
¼ cup butter
1 stalk celery, chopped
½ green pepper, chopped
½ red pepper, chopped
3 new potatoes, scrubbed and chopped
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups pareve chicken broth
2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 4-6 ears)
1-1/2 cups light cream or half-and-half (you can use soy milk or nondairy creamer if you are stuck)
½ cup milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Imitation bacon bits (optional)

In a medium to large Dutch oven, sauté onion over medium heat until soft. Add celery, peppers and potatoes and cook for about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and keep cooking. Add broth, cover and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes. Stir in corn, cream and milk and heat through but do NOT boil. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with imitation bacon bits, if desired.

Enjoyed this creamy corn chowder recipe? Try another of our Shavuot recipes for soup.