"Cozy up to a big bowl of this homemade corn chowder! Easy to make with either fresh or frozen corn, it's a great year-round soup!..."
INGREDIENTS
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8 slices bacon, diced
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2 Tbsp unsalted butter
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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5 cups water
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8 ears yellow sweet corn ((husks and silks removed))
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1 lb. yukon gold or baby red potatoes (, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces)
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1/4 tsp dried thyme
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1/4 tsp smoked paprika
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salt and black pepper, to taste
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1 cup half and half or heavy cream
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handful of chopped fresh chives