Corn & Bacon Chowder - Lilana Zirkelbach

Submitted by Lastar Wellness

"Chowders can be a soup for other foods such as potatoes or corn."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 slices turkey bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons water
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 1⁄2 cups basic chicken stock or 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 cups corn kernels
• 1⁄4 cup ligh cream

directions

1. In a medium nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat, cook the bacon in 2 tablespoons of water until crisp. with a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel; discard the liquid.
2. Add the onion, bell pepper, and 2 teaspoons of water to the saucepan; saute until soft, about 5 mintues. Add the stock and potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the potatoes are almost tender, about 15 mintues. Stir in the corn; simmer 5 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; cool slightly.
3. Transfer 2 cups of the soup to a food processor or blender; puree. Pour back into the saucepan; stir in the cream and heat to serving temperature. Serve, topped with the bacon pieces.