the best corn chowder
I took ordinary Corn Chowder and took it over the top by adding layers of flavor.
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Stove Top
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Ingredients
- 2 cups celery, diced
- 8 cups potatoes, diced
- 2 cups onions, chopped
- 32 ounces low sodium chicken broth
- 8 slices salt pork bacon, diced
- 4 oz cans chopped green chilis, drained
- 5 - ears of fresh corn, removed from the cob
- 1 quart milk
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper, add more to taste
- - salt to tasted
- - fresh ground pepper to taste
- 1/2 stick butter
- - cheddar cheese, shredded for garnish
- 4 - 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled for garnish
- 6 tablespoons instant mashed potatoes to thicken
How To Make the best corn chowder
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Step 1Sautee the chopped salt pork until done. Remove most of the fat leaving about 2 tablespoons. Add the onions and celery sauté until tender.
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Step 2Add chicken broth to the pot, then the potatoes and cook until tender. Do not over cook.
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Step 3Add the corn and cook about 5 to 7 mins. TIP: I have started removing corn from the cob with my electric knife.
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Step 4Add the half and half along with the butter and all spices. Add the instant mashed potatoes to thicken. Simmer on low until the flavors marry.
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Step 5Serve this with bacon and cheddar cheese garnish.
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