Vegetable Corn Chowder Recipe

Heat the butter and oil in a soup pot over low heat. Soften the onion in it for about 5 minutes. Stir in the potatoes, cover, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the stock and herbs, cover, and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes. Add the fresh corn and lima beans and cook for 10 to 12 minutes. (If you use frozen corn and lima beans, cook only 6 to 8 minutes.) Stir in the half and half and the seafood seasoning and cook for a few minutes. Taste for salt and pepper; the seafood seasoning is spicy and contains salt, so adjust salt and pepper carefully. Puree half of the soup in a blender in batches. Return the pureed soup to the soup pot and heat over low heat for about 5 minutes. Taste for seasoning and serve hot.

Serves 6 Can be easily modified for vegans.