Etteam Cooks: ShopatLilys Corn and Potato Chowder

If you are a chowder or soup lover like I am, then you will definitely enjoy this recipe.

8 strips of bacon (approximately)        1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 onion, finely diced                             1/8 teaspoon cayenne
3 carrots, finely diced                           1 tablespoon flour

3 ribs of celery, finely diced                  2 teaspoon salt

1 green and red bell pepper                 ground black pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced                         1 qt chicken stock

3 cups of corn                                       1 cup half-and-half

3 cups of diced yellow potato

- Cook bacon pieces in a large skillet over medium heat until the fat has rendered and the bacon is crispy. Remove and set aside.

- In a stockpot add onions, carrots, celery, green and red bell pepper, garlic, corn and potatoes.

- Sprinkle thyme, cayenne pepper powder, flour, salt and pepper. Add chicken stock and boil until tender.

- Stir the soup well to crush some of the potatoes. Add half and half, and some bacon.

Garnish with reserved cooked bacon and serve with green salad and bread.

Recipe from Lily of Shop at Lily's on Etsy.

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