Delightful Corn Chowder

Name: Delightful Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tsp corn oil; 2 slice bacon, chopped; 1/2 c onions, yellow, medium, chopped; 1/3 c celery, diced; 3/4 c carrots, chopped; 2 c potatoes, peeled and diced; 10 oz canned diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained; 1 tsp red chile powder; 1 tsp sherry vinegar; 1 1/2 c corn kernels, frozen, divided; 4 c chicken base; 4 oz quick melt cheese, cubed; 1 tsp salt and pepper; bacon bits and chopped chives to garnish

By Eugene Zafra
@blueagle

Another great soup in the tradition of the great southwest. A dear friend from Albuquerque gave me this recipe. My family enjoys this, specially during the cold season.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Serves:

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

20 Min

Ingredients

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1 tsp

corn oil
2 slice

bacon, chopped
1/2 c

onions, yellow, medium, chopped
1/3 c

celery, diced
3/4 c

carrots, chopped
2 c

potatoes, peeled and diced
10 oz

canned diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 tsp

red chile powder
1 tsp

sherry vinegar
1 1/2 c

corn kernels, frozen, divided
4 c

chicken base
4 oz

quick melt cheese, cubed
1 tsp

salt and pepper
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bacon bits and chopped chives to garnish

How to Make Delightful Corn Chowder

Step-by-Step

In a stockpot, heat oil and fry bacon until lightly browned. Add onions and cook until translucent. Add celery and carrots; cook for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables are soft. Add potatoes, 3/4 cup corn kernels, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil then simmer until potatoes are fork tender, about 15 minutes.
Transfer soup to a blender. Add diced tomatoes, chile powder and sherry vinegar. Puree.
Return pureed soup to pot over medium-low heat. Stir in cubed cheese and remaining corn kernels. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until cheese is totally melted. Serve immediately.
Ladle hot soup in 4 individual cups and garnish with
bacon bits and chopped chives. Serve with garlic bread, tortilla chips or crackers.

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