EARTHBOUND FARM CORN CHOWDER

Earthbound Farm Corn Chowder image

Provided by Abiner Smoothie

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups corn kernels, fresh or 4 cups corn kernels, frozen
3 slices thick-cut bacon, cut in 1/4 inch dice
1 medium yellow onion, minced
2 celery ribs, minced
5 cups chicken broth or 5 cups vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme
2 cups yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp (5-10 minutes) then drain on paper towels.
Add the onion and celery to the fat and cook until they are soft for 10 minutes.
Add stock, bay leaf, potatoes and thyme to the saucepan and boil over high heat. Reduce and let simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Cover and turn off heat. Leave on stove for 20 minutes then discard the bay leaf and thyme sprig. Add the bacon, corn and half-and half. (You can remove 2 cups of the chowder and puree it in a blender and then add that back to the chowder for a thicker consistency).
Season with salt and pepper.