Corn and Cheddar Chowder
"I love this chowder. I've made it several times during the holidays. From Gourmet magazine."
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 4 bacon, slices cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 large boiling potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
- 10 ounces package frozen corn kernels
- 1⁄2 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated
directions
- Cook bacon in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp and transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
- Add onion and butter to fat in pan and cook, stirring, until onion is softened.
- Add cumin and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
- Add flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
- Whisk in broth and bring to a boil, whisking occasionally.
- Add potato and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 8 minutes.
- Stir in cream and corn and return to a simmer.
- Add Cheddar, stirring just until cheese is melted (do not let boil), and season generously with pepper.
- Serve topped with bacon.
- Soup keeps 2 days, covered and chilled.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
lazyme
Grapeview, Washington
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