Corn And Potato Chowder

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 slices bacon
• 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 cups kernel corn
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1/4 cup shredded carrot
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup dry wine
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 3 tablespoons butter
• fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 in large stockpot, cook bacon until crispy; drain. leave a little bacon fat in the pot.
• 2 add corn and onion to stockpot and cook on medium low until onion is translucent.
• 3 add chicken broth, water, potatoes, thyme, parsley and carrot. increase heat and bring to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally.
• 4 remove from heat; add wine. bring to a boil again and reduce heat to simmer.
• 5 cook until potatoes are tender. use a hand blender and pulse mixture to blend (but do not puree until smooth).
• 6 add half and half and butter; stir until well blended.
• 7 add bacon and pepper. simmer on low until ready to serve.