crowder chowder

(2 RATINGS)
39 Pinches
Broken Arrow, OK
Updated on May 17, 2011

This recipe is a hit in my published cookbook. My family loves this chowder. It is kind of a cross between corn chowder and baked potato soup. I tweeked it a bit until I found just the right combinations and it has been a huge hit ever since.

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yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pound bacon cut into small pieces
  • - kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth (2 14oz cans)
  • 4 cups finely diced potato
  • 2 cups frozen or fresh corn (not canned!)
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • - shredded cheddar cheese

How To Make crowder chowder

  • Step 1
    Melt butter on medium high heat in large stock pot. Add bacon and cook until crisp. Remove bacon to a plate covered with paper towels; set aside(Don't eat it all before you get to meal time.)
  • Step 2
    Pour off all but 1/4 of bacon grease. Stir in garlic and flour. Dump in broth and potatoes and cover. Bring to a boil and then lower heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes. Add corn and simmer another 5-10 minutes. Stir in half and half, thyme, cayenne, salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with parsley.
  • Step 3
    Serve and garnish with shredded cheddar and bacon.

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