"I like my corn chowder rich and creamy so I have chosen to use whole milk and cream. If you are watching your waistline feel free to use 3 cups 2% milk instead. The chowder will lose some of its richness but will still be delicious. Also, if you are going the vegan route, skip the bacon and start from the infused oil, increasing the amount to 2 tbsp of oil instead...."
INGREDIENTS
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10 slices bacon, diced
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1 tbsp infused rosemary oil (olive oil can be substituted)
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 medium red bell pepper, sliced ¼" x 1"
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3 stalks celery with leaves, chopped
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6 ears fresh corn cut from the cob (or 3 cups frozen)
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2 medium Klondike Royale Potatoes, cubed
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1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
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½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
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1-2 tsp sea salt, to taste
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4 cups vegetable broth
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2 cups whole milk
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1 cup Cream
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¼ cup water
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3 tbsp corn starch
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1 - 2 tsp hot pepper sauce, optional