CREAMY LOADED POTATO CHOWDER

Creamy Loaded Potato Chowder image

Provided by Robin Grover

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 stick butter
2 Tbsp garlic, minced
1 medium onion, diced
2-3 carrots, grated or diced
1/2 c flour
2 tubs knorr® homestyle concentrated chicken stock, disolved in 1 1/2 cup hot milk
10-12 sm to med red potatoes, washed & unpealed
3 c milk
4 Tbsp olive oil
16 oz bag frozen corn, thawed
6oz pkg real bacon crumbles
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 c heavy cream
shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

1. Dice potatoes into small bite sized cubes, set aside.
2. In a large pot, over med heat, melt both sticks of butter. Add garlic, onion & carrots. Saute 5-7 min, until tender. Wisk in flour, cook another 2 minutes stirring constantly until well blended.
3. Slowly add hot milk with disolved chicken stock, stirring until blended.
4. Add potatoes & 3 cups of milk. Cook over med-low heat approx 20-30 min, until potatoes are soft, stirring often.
5. In a med skillet, heat olive oil. Add corn, bacon, salt & pepper. Saute over med heat approx 10 minutes.
6. When potatoes are fork-tender, add corn & bacon mixture, and 2 cups heavy cream. Reduce heat to low, continue heating, stirring often for another 10 min.
7. Top individual bowls with shredded cheese.