Cheesy Corn Chowder

Name: Cheesy Corn Chowder
Prep time: 1 h 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon slices, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 3 larges carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 3 ribs celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 710 milliliters ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, coarsely grated; 710 milliliters fresh corn kernels (cut from about 4 ears) or 1 1/2 pounds (24 ounces) frozen corn kernels (not thawed); 118 milliliters finely chopped fresh basil or parsley; 473 milliliters heavy cream; 946 milliliters reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped; 340 grams sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice; 946 milliliters water; 340 grams Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice

Cheesy Corn Chowder

Cheesy Corn Chowder requires roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes from start to finish. This recipe serves 16. One serving contains 302 calories, 10g of protein, and 22g of fat. Not a lot of people really liked this soup. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. Head to the store and pick up corn kernels ) corn kernels, pepper, celery, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Cook bacon in a 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over medium heat, stirring frequently, until crisp, about 5 minutes.

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Bacon

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Pot

Transfer with a slotted spoon to a small bowl.

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Bowl

Pour off all but 2 tablespoons bacon fat.

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Bacon Drippings

Add onion, carrots, celery, and bell pepper to pot and cook, stirring, until onion is softened, 10 to 12 minutes.

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Bell Pepper

Carrot

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Onion

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Add Yukon gold and sweet potatoes, broth, and water, and simmer, covered, until potatoes are just tender, about 15 minutes.

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Sweet Potato

Potato

Broth

Water

Add corn and cream and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.

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Corn

Remove pot from heat, then stir in cheese until melted. Season soup with salt and pepper and stir in bacon and basil.

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Salt And Pepper

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Soup

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Garnish with fresh chives, scallions, or paprika (if desired).

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•Although any type of sharp Cheddar can be used, the orange-colored Cheddar will give you the best color for this soup.•Soup can be made 3 days ahead. Cool, uncovered, before chilling, covered. Reheat slowly over low heat, stirring, but be careful not to let it boil.

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Cheddar Cheese

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