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Corn Chowder

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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 40m
  • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 6 to 8 slices bacon, diced (double smoked)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 Yukon Gold potato, peeled and coarsely grated
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans cream-style corn
  • 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (canned, fresh, or frozen)
  • 3 cups 2% milk
  • 1 cup 35% cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • Croutons
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, fry bacon until crisp. Remove from the skillet. Drain a but 2 tablespoon bacon grease.

  • Step 2: Add onion and red pepper to bacon grease remaining in pan. Sauté until vegetables are softened and just starting to brown, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic saute 1 minute. Add flour and stir 1 minute.

  • Step 3: Add stock and grated potato. Bring to a boil. Stir in cream-style corn, corn kernels, milk and cooked bacon. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes.

  • Step 4: Blend in heavy cream and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Gently heat through until almost, but not quite, boiling.

  • Step 5: Serve in bowls topp with croutons


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