SUMMER CORN CHOWDER

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I tweaked this recipe a little (isn't a recipe just a guideline, anyway?), but I'll post as written. I had some fresh corn on the cob and the rest was frozen. I also used turkey bacon and baked in the oven instead of cooking with the onion. Instead of adding water, I added chicken broth. I also sauteed some bell pepper, hot pepper, and celery with the onion. I used fresh oregano, basil, parsley, and cilantro and evaporated milk instead of half and half. The honey was left out completely. Great flavors--hearty yet light at the same time. Recipe courtesy of Cooking Classy which she adapted from Cooks Illustrated via Tracy's Culinary Adventures.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Chowders

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ears fresh sweet corn, husked and silks removed and kernels cut from cob
3 tablespoons butter
5 slices bacon, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 garlic clove, minced
5 cups water
1 lb yukon gold potato, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
salt, to taste (I skipped this too)
pepper, to taste
1 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon honey
2 -3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
shredded cheddar cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and bacon and cook, stirring frequently, until onion has softened and is just starting to brown around edges (about 8 to 10 minutes).
  • Add the flour and garlic and cook 1 1/2 minutes.
  • While whisking, slowly pour in 5 cups water. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, then stir in corn kernels and potatoes.
  • Add thyme and bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring to a light boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and allow to simmer, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaf and transfer 2 1/2 cups of chowder to a blender and blend until smooth (I skipped this step and left mine chunky).
  • Stir the mixture back into the pot and add half and half and honey. Sprinkle each serving with chives and optional cheddar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.1, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 34.7, Sodium 134.4, Carbohydrate 58.9, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 11.6, Protein 9.6

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