POTATO CORN CHOWDER

POTATO CORN CHOWDER

Potato Corn Chowder - a light and creamy corn chowder with lots of sweet corn, fresh thyme and tender potatoes. A warm and comforting soup you can make any night of the week!

INGREDIENTS

1. 2 Tbls butter
2. 1 Tbls olive oil
3. 1 onion, finely diced
4. 2 cloves garlic
5. 6 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
6. 1/4 cup flour
7. 6 cups chicken stock
8. 12 ounce evaporated milk
9. 1/2 cup heavy cream
10. 1 large russet potato
11. 4-5 cups frozen corn kernels
12. 1 tsp salt
13. 1/2 tsp black pepper
14. 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large pot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and thyme and saute until soft, about 8 minutes. 
2. Add flour, and stir until is is completely mixed in. 
3. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add milk, half and half, and the potatoes. Bring to to a rolling boil for at least 10 minutes. The potatoes should start to break down to help thicken the soup.
4. Stir in corn. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 10 - 15 minutes, until the corn is soft.
5. Serve soup garnished with bacon

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