Crab And Corn Chowder With Bacon

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 ounces bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 lb red potatoes, unpeeled, diced
• 2 1/2 cups bottled clam juice
• 3 1/2 cups half-and-half
• 1 lb corn kernels, fresh or 1 lb frozen corn
• 1 lb crabmeat, coarsely chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped

Recipe

• 1 saute bacon in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until brown and crisp, about 10 minutes.
• 2 using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.
• 3 pour off all but 3 tablespoons bacon fat.
• 4 add onion to drippings in saucepan and saute until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes.
• 5 add potatoes and stir until coated.
• 6 add clam juice; bring to boil.
• 7 reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
• 8 add half and half, corn, crab, fresh thyme, and half of bacon; cook uncovered until potatoes and corn are tender, about 5 minutes.
• 9 season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 10 ladle chowder equally into 6 bowls. garnish with remaining bacon and serve.