Amazing Corn Chowder
 
 
Ingredients
  • 3-4 cups of frozen corn
  • 4 oz of slab bacon, cut into ⅓" dice
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 5 sprigs thyme, leaves removed and chopped
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ⅛ tsp turmeric
  • ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 lb Yukon gold potatoes peeled, and cut into ½" cubes
  • about 5-6 cups of chicken stock (enough to cover everything)
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp cold water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp minced chives
Instructions
  1. In a large heavy pot, cook the bacon over medium heat. Cook until the bacon is crisp. Spoon out all but a tablespoon of the bacon fat.
  2. Add the butter, onion, bell pepper, thyme, cumin, cayenne pepper, and turmeric. Look at the pretty spices! They will make the soup pretty too. Add a pinch of salt. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring every so often.
  3. Add the corn, potatoes, and stock. Turn the heat to high and bring to a vigorous boil. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
  4. Using a wood spoon, smash some of the corn and potatoes against the side of the pot. This will help thicken the chowder. Reduce the heat to medium and taste for salt and pepper.
  5. Stir in the corn starch mixture.
  6. Bring the soup back to a boil and stir until the chowder has thickened to your liking.
  7. Turn off the heat and add the cream. Adjust for salt if you need to.
  8. Serve and top with chopped chives.
Recipe by Cooking is Messy at https://www.cookingismessy.com/2014/09/25/amazing-corn-chowder/