INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp
butter
4
scallions, white bulbs and green tops chopped and reserved separately
1
red bell pepper, chopped
2
ribs celery, chopped
1 lb
boiling potatoes (about 3), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 cups
fresh corn kernels (cut from about 8 ears)
1
bay leaf
1 qt
canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
2 tsp
salt
2 cups
milk
1/4 tsp
fresh-ground black pepper
Sour cream, for serving (optional)