The Red and Black

Issue date: 1/10/08 Section: Out & About

Media Credit: Nick Pasarello [Click to enlarge]

The quintessential soup and salad restaurant in Athens is surely Marti's at Midday. Also serving sandwiches and sweet treats, this local favorite is the perfect lunch spot. Owner Marti Schimmel serves up Southern cuisine rich with charm and has created a restaurant that is sure to please.

Chicken and Corn Chowder

Ingredients
1 rotisserie chicken - bones and skin discarded, meat chopped
5 red potatoes, cubed
2 cups corn
8 cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon flour
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 cans evaporated low fat milk
Salt and pepper to taste

Simmer chicken stock and milk over medium heat.
Heat olive oil and add flour to make a roux. Add onion, celery and thyme. Add hot stock one ladle at a time. Add corn, chicken and potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Slowly simmer until potatoes are tender (30 minutes). When company arrives, top with fresh lump crabmeat.

Special Thanks:
Marti's at Midday
1280 Prince Avenue
(706) 543-3541

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