Creamy Corn Chowder

A hearty chowder that is simple to make yet tasty. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 (1 lb) bag frozen corn or 1 (1 lb) bag  canned corn
• 2 (14 ounce) cans  cream-style corn
• 4  ounces bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 2  tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1  medium onion, cut into 1/2 inch dice
• 1  large bell pepper
• 1  teaspoon thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
• 3  large potatoes, diced
• 3  cups  chicken stock
• 3  teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in
•  water
• 1  cup heavy cream
• 1 -2  cup  diced cooked ham

Directions

1. cook bacon until done; drain all but 1-2 tablespoons of the grease.
2. add butter, onion, bell pepper and potatoes with the cumin and thyme and sautee until potatoes become tender.
3. add chicken stock, cream corn, fresh/frozen corn and heavy cream.
4. add cornstarch/water mixture and ham and simmer for 15-20 minutes.