Sweet Potato Corn Chowder
Ingredients
- 4 thick-cut bacon slices , diced
- 1 sweet onion , like Vidalia or Walla Walla
- 1 red bell pepper , diced
- 2 cups diced sweet potato
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 15 oz can corn, drained
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1 cup heavy cream , or half and half for less calories
- 2 green onions , chopped
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fry the bacon in a heavy pot or Dutch oven. Transfer to the bacon to a plate, leaving the bacon grease in the Dutch oven.Saute the onions in the bacon grease over medium-high heat until tender and translucent, about 7-8 minutes. Add the red bell pepper and cook for another 4 minutes. Add the sweet potato and cook for another 4 minutes. Add the flour and stir until dissolved. Add the broth, corn, thyme and marjoram. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender. If you prefer a creamier texture, puree about 1/3 of the mixture and return it to the pot. Add the cream, green onions and bacon and heat through. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
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