Corn Chowder

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 ounces bacon, sliced and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cups onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups canned chicken broth
• 2 large potatoes
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 2 cups corn kernels, drained
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• salt, to taste
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch dice
• 3 scallions, bulb and 3 inches green, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

Recipe

• 1 wilt bacon in a large soup pot over low heat until fat is rendered, about 5 minutes. add the butter and allow to melt.
• 2 add the onionsw and wilt over low heat for 10 minutes. add the flour and cook, stirring, another 5 minutes.
• 3 add the stock and potatoes. continue cooking over medium-low heat. until the potatoes are just tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
• 4 add the half and half, corn, pepper, and salt. cook 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 5 add the bell pepper and scallions, adjust the seasonings, and cook an additional 5 minutes.
• 6 serve immediately, garnished with cilantro.