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Spicy Corn Chowder

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It’s starting to feel like Winter and nothing beats a warm bowl of soup on a cold day! This soup definitely packs a spicy kick but you can easily omit the peppers if you are not a fan of spicy and it is still really good!

Ingredients

4 pieces thick-sliced bacon, chopped
1 medium Vidalia onion, finely chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small jalapeno, chopped seeds and ribs removed
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken stock
2 large red potatoes, well scrubbed and small diced
1 cup heavy cream
16 ounces frozen corn
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf

Directions

In a small saucepan over medium heat, saute the bacon until crisp and browned and the fat is rendered.
With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel and reserve.
There should be about 4 tablespoons of bacon grease in pan.
Add the onions and red pepper to pan. Saute until tender and translucent, about 4 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the jalapeno and garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in the flour until thoroughly combined.
Cook the flour until it reaches a slight blonde color, about 1 minute. Stir in the chicken stock and the potatoes and simmer for 10 minutes; potatoes will become soft.
Add the cream, corn, cayenne and bay leaf.
Simmer for 15 more minutes.
Pour into a serving bowl and garnish with the reserved bacon.

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Ingredients: Bacon, Bell Pepper, Corn, Potatoes

Meal Type: Main Dish, Fall, Egg Free

Categories: Soups and Chilis, Stove Top

Comments & Reviews

Kori

December 9, 2012 at 8:43 pm

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Just curious if you’ve ever used canned evaporated milk instead of heavy cream. I’ve got some in my pantry that need to be used up and wonder if it would work.

Also, I think I’ll try to sub some of that super cheap canned Libby’s corn that I just got (with coupons) for 25 cents a can for the frozen corn. Drained, of course.

I love soup weather. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
- Kearna
  
  December 10, 2012 at 9:19 am
  
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  Yes, I have used canned evaporated milk before instead of cream and it is a great alternative! 🙂
Not That Mavis

December 9, 2012 at 10:30 pm

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Where do you find Vidalia onions??? Those are my favorite (Southern transplant) and i have yet to see them anywhere near the PNW.
- Kearna
  
  December 10, 2012 at 9:20 am
  
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  We grew some in our garden and I chopped them up and froze them…I’m sure yellow onion would work, just a little different taste is all.
- Kori
  
  December 11, 2012 at 3:41 pm
  
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  I’ve seen Vidalias at Walmart…but do give Walla Walla Sweets a try. They are very good, too.