Kumara chowder

750g kumara
500mls milk
250g chopped onion
25g butter
450g can cream-style corn
salt and freshly ground black pepper
150mls cream

Peel and boil the kumara in salted water until tender. Drain. Mash or put through a food processor. Add milk. Saute onion in butter until soft and transparent. Add to the chowder. Add the can of creamed corn and bring slowly to the boil. Stir frequently or the soup will catch. Add more milk if necessary but the soup should be thick. Stir in cream and gently reheat. Serve in warm bowls and garnish with a little parsley.

Serves 6.