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Corn Chowder

Native American Indian Recipes

Recipes adapted from Native Harvest by Barrie Kavasch

Corn Chowder

1 can corn, drained
1 onion, chopped
1/2 pound mushrooms
6 cups meat stock or water
1 green pepper, chopped
1 potato, diced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon dill weed, chopped

Cook all ingredients together, except mushrooms and dill weed. Simmer 30 minutes. Add sliced mushrooms. Steam with the lid on for another 5 minutes. Add dill. Serve while hot. 8 servings.

 

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Effigy Mounds National Monument

Marching Bear Group  

Did You Know?
In the South Unit of Effigy Mounds National Monument, the Marching Bear Group of 10 bear mounds, three bird mounds and two linear mounds represent the best preserved group of effigy mounds present today from the Effigy Mound Culture.

Last Updated: August 15, 2009 at 11:33 EST