CORN AND SAUSAGE CHOWDER

Steps:

• Heat a large dutch oven over medium heat,.
• Add Ghee, let melt.
• Add Sausage, saute (stirfry) for 3 minutes.
• Add onions and celery, saute 10 minutes.
• Add the Peppers and Potatoes, saute another 3-4 minutes.
• Add Stock, bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer.
• Add Bay leaves, Cummin, and Thyme, simmer 10 minutes 'til potatoes and peppers are tender.
• --- Note--- When preparing the corn, cut the kernels from the cob, then scrape each cob with the back edge of a heavy knife to remove all of the cornmilk (juice) It's important. If using frozen corn, use whole cobs, thaw, then prepare the same as fresh.
• Add the corn, cornmilk, and Half and Half.
• Cook 2-3 minute 'til corn is just tender, don't over cook.
• Remove from heat. Set 1 cup of the chowder aside.
• Whisk the Egg yolks and corn starch into the Buttermilk.
• Add the cup of chowder to the egg mixture, stir well.
• Add Egg mixture to the dutch oven. Stir well.
• Return pot to stove. Heat, without boiling, to desired thichness.
• Season to taste with Salt, Black Pepper, and hot sauce.