Corn 'Chowda'

I only post the good recipes - thus, the silence lately ;)
Once again, Nichole was over for lunch - and I made another soup - a nice vegan 'chowda'

Corn Chowda


1 large onion
2 stalks celery
4 potatoes
3-4c frozen corn
4c veggie broth
5T vegan butter
5T flour
2c plain, unsweetened soymilk
2 bay leaves
1tsp thyme
salt and pepper to taste

• wash and dice potatoes - add to veggie broth with bay leaves and boil until tender
• dice onion and celery - fry until softened, add to veggie broth and potatoes
• in a separate sauce pan,  melt butter
• whisk in flour with a fork - stir until thickened
• SLOWLY add in soy milk - whisking to avoid clumps
• cook another 4-5 minutes until thickened
• add the soy mixture to the potato and veggie broth
• add the frozen corn and thyme
• once the corn is fully cooked - add salt and pepper to taste
• enjoy