1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 cup water
2 cups shredded potatoes
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon flour
4 cups milk
1 package (3 1/2 oz.) smoked sliced beef
1 cup (8 3/4 oz. can) whole kernel corn
1/4 teaspoon celery seed (optional)
1 cup dairy sour cream
Salt and pepper
Dairy sour cream (optional)
Chopped parsley (optional)

In saucepan melt butter. Add water, potatoes and onion. Cover, bring to a boil. Turn to simmer and cook until potatoes are done, about 20 minutes. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Stir in beef which has been cut into small pieces, undrained corn and celery seed. Gently blend in sour cream.

Heat to serving temperature. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve garnished with a dollop of sour cream and parsley, if desired.

Makes 10 cups.

Submitted by: CM