Late Summer Corn Chowder

September 18, 2017

This delicious chowder tastes of sweet late harvest corn, smokey bacon and savoury comfort. Late summer in a bowl.

1 tablespoon margarine
2 thick strips bacon, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
2 garlic cloves, pressed
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 medium potatoes, peeled, diced into ½-inch cubes
4 cups water
1 bay leaf
4 ears of corn, husk + silk removed and kernels cut from cob
1 cup half and half
salt and fresh ground black pepper
chopped fresh cilantro, to garnish

In a large heavy-duty bottom dutch oven, melt margarine over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until bacon renders its fat and begins to brown, about 3-4 minutes. Add onion, celery, carrots, garlic, and...
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Nutritions

Calories
330

Sodium
348mg
14% DV

Fat
27g
42% DV

Protein
9g
19% DV

Carbs
16g
5% DV

Fiber
5g
20% DV