Southern Corn Chowder

• Meat

  • 8 oz Bacon

• Produce

  • 1 cup Carrots
  • 1/2 cup Celery
  • 3 15oz cans Corn
  • 2 tbsp Garlic
  • 1 cup Onions
  • 1 1/2 cups Potatoes
  • 1/2 Red bell pepper

• Canned Goods

  • 2 qt Chicken broth

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup Flour

• Dairy

  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 1 1/2 cups Milk or half & half

Found on thegraciouswife.com

Description

Ingredients

• 8 ounces (1/2 pound) bacon
• 1 cup finely chopped onions
• 1 cup finely chopped carrots
• ½ cup finely chopped celery
• 2 T garlic, minced (This is about 12 small-medium cloves)
• ½ red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 3 15oz cans corn, drained
• 1½ cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 quarts chicken broth (8 cups)
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup flour
• 1½ cups milk or half & half
• **optional** 2-4 cups shredded cheddar

Directions

• Place a large stock pot over medium heat and cook the bacon until crispy. about 5 minutes.
• Remove the bacon to drain on paper towels. Leave about ¼ cup drippings in the pot.
• Add onions, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring often, until vegetables are soft, at least 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the bell pepper and corn to the pot, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring often.
• Add chicken broth. Then potatoes, cayenne pepper, and crumbled bacon (keep a little bacon out if youd like to garnish).
• Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and continue cooking for 20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
• Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the flour. Stir to combine, and allow to continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
• Slowly add the milk, about a ¼ cup at a time, stirring to prevent lumps. Allow the mixture to heat through, then add to your soup mixture when potatoes are cooked through.
• Bring your soup mixture back to a low simmer to heat through. If youre adding cheese, add it now, a little at a time. Stir mixture until cheese is melted and incorporated.
• Garnish with additional bacon and cheese, if desired. Serve warm. with toasted crusty bread.