Smoky Corn Chowder

Serves: 4

Alessia Franecki

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

53

Spice

49

Sweetness

51

Sourness

36

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 medium

Onion (chopped)

1

Salt

4 cups

Chicken Stock

2 tbsps

Butter

Directions:

1

Watch how to make this recipe

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Heat the EVOO over medium-high heat in a soup pot

3

Add the bacon and brown to crisp, then remove with a slotted spoon and reserve the bacon bits

4

To the bacon drippings, add the garlic, onions and chiles, and cook to soften, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally

5

Add the corn and season with the thyme, paprika and salt and pepper, and stir

6

Add the cobs to the pot along with the bay leaves, potato and cover with the stock

7

Add a little water to the stock if it does not cover the corn

8

Cook the soup, partially covered, 20 to 30 minutes

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Remove the cobs and bay leaves and puree with an immersion blender until the corn is creamed

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Stir in the butter and lime juice and add hot sauce, to taste

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Cool and store for a make-ahead meal

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Reheat over a medium flame

13

Serve the corn chowder topped with bacon, scallions, herbs and cheese