Corn and Fingerling Potato Chowder with Applewood-Smoked Bacon
Corn and Fingerling Potato Chowder with Applewood-Smoked Bacon might be just the soup you are searching for. This recipe serves 5. One serving contains 236 calories, 8g of protein, and 8g of fat. A mixture of applewood-smoked bacon, thyme, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.
Instructions
Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp.
Remove bacon from pan; crumble.
Add onion to drippings in pan; cook 8 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
Add corn, chopped thyme, and garlic to pan; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in broth, milk, half-and-half, and potatoes; bring to a simmer. Cover and cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
Transfer 2 cups potato mixture to a blender.
Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender.
Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters). Blend until smooth; return pureed mixture to pan. Stir in salt and black pepper; sprinkle with crumbled bacon.
Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.