BROCCOLI CHOWDER WITH CORN & BACON

BROCCOLI CHOWDER WITH CORN & BACON image

Provided by Ellen Bales

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 slice bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 c all purpose flour
1 qt chicken broth
2 medium red potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium head broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets, stalks peeled and thinly sliced
1 pkg (10 oz.) frozen corn kernels
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 c whole milk
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. In a large pot, cook bacon over mediuim-low, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Increase heat to medium.
2. Cook onion in the same pot until it begins to soften, 6 to 8 minutes.
3. Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Add broth and potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
4. Add broccoli, corn, thyme, and milk. Cook until broccoli is crisp-tender, 8 to 10 mintes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with bacon.
5. NOTE: For a thicker chowder, you may use 1/2 cup whole milk and 1/2 cup heavy cream. Enjoy!