Some days it's just necessary to take it easy.
Yesterday was one of those days for me. And I knew I wanted soup. Or stew. Or chowder. Ya know, some kind of dish in the "soup" neighborhood.
Yesterday's mood was tired with a large side order of lazy.
Yes, the downside to wanting any of those dishes was that, under no circumstances, was I interested in a bunch of effort to make any of them. I was game for a little bit of effort, but definitely not a whole, big bunch of it.
It's been quite a busy week around here and I'm so ready for no alarm clock this weekend. (oh wait, we have soccer playing children. Nevermind...)
Yield: 6 servings
Easy Corn and Bacon Chowder
prep time: 20 MINScook time: 25 MINStotal time: 45 mins
This hearty soup is a comforting and delicious dish for anytime of the year!
INGREDIENTS:
- 5 pieces of bacon, fried crisp and chopped into bits
- 2 tablespoon of reserved bacon drippings or another cooking oil
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) cream-style corn
- 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1/4 cup of fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, coarsely chopped or 1/2 tbsp dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/3 cup heavy cream (or 1/2 cup milk)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- In a mid-size Dutch oven, sauté the bell pepper, onion and potato in the bacon drippings (or other oil) for about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir until most of the flour incorporated with the vegetables. Stir in the chicken broth.
- Simmer for about 15 minutes or until the diced potato is tender. Add both cans of corn, bacon bits, parsley, salt, pepper. Bring back to a boil, reduce the heat and allow it to simmer for at least another 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in the sugar and cream. Bring the chowder back just to a boil and then turn off the heat.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Recipe from A Little Fish in the Kitchen blog www.alittlefishinthekitchen.com. All content is owned by Marcelle G. Bolton
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This must be very delicious with all the comforting ingredients!
ReplyDeleteHi Angie, yes it really was comforting! :) thank you
DeleteMarcelle - this recipe reminds me so much of one my mother used to make - it is wonderful, and now I have (thanks to you) a different appreciation of what my mother must have gone through daily!
ReplyDeleteHi David, thank you! This soup was a wonderful treat for us. Some days are definitely more organized than others around here! :)
ReplyDeleteThis corn and bacon chowder is soulful and comforting. Perfect for when you have one of those days :-)
ReplyDeleteI love, love soup.
Velva
Hi Velva, yes this soup really did hit the spot. Thank you :)
DeleteCorn and bacon chowder is so good! This recipe sounds perfect for a busy night.
ReplyDeleteHi Beth! Thank you!
DeleteHi Marcelle, I would love a warm comforting bowl of your soup right now. Lazy days are a must, it's what keeps us sane.
ReplyDeleteCheri, some days laying low has to happen! Thank you :)
Deletethis is satisfying on so many levels! it can be 90 degrees outside and i'll still crave and devour a bowl. :)
ReplyDeleteGrace, I can eat soup all 365 days of the year too! Thank you :)
DeleteI love corn chowder! And the smoky flavor of bacon complements it so nicely. Love the looks of your recipe -- so much flavor. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi John, thank you sir! :)
DeleteDear Marcelle, chowders are good, especially with corn and bacon involved. What a delightful way to make everyone around the table happy with some comfort-style food!
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