Corn and Potato Chowder (Creamy, Hearty, Family Comfort Food)

Introduction

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, cooked crispy and chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 large cans (or bags) roasted sweet corn (or frozen)
• 2 red bell peppers, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 5 red potatoes, chopped
• 70 ounces chicken stock
• 1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 cup half and half
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 Tbsp Cooking with Greens Go To Blend
• 1 Tbsp Cooking with Greens No Salt Italian Blend
• 1 Tbsp Cooking with Greens Maple Bacon Blend
• Cooking with Greens Spicy Seafood Seasoning, to taste (for serving)
• Oil, for sautéing

Instructions

1. Sauté the vegetables:
   In a large pot, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add onion, red bell peppers, carrots, and celery. Cook until veggies are tender.
2. Add potatoes and seasonings:
   Stir in chopped potatoes, Go To Blend, No Salt Italian Blend, and corn. Mix in half of the flour and cook until fragrant.
3. Add broth:
   Slowly pour in chicken stock, stirring constantly until evenly mixed. Bring to a boil and cook for about 25 minutes.
4. Add Maple Bacon Blend:
   Stir in Maple Bacon Blend and cook until potatoes are tender.
5. Finish with cream:
   In a bowl, whisk the remaining half of the flour into the half and half and heavy cream until smooth. Slowly mix this into the chowder, stirring well.
6. Add bacon and serve:
   Sprinkle in crumbled bacon. Serve hot, topped with a sprinkle of Spicy Seafood Seasoning.

Tips & Variations

• Use smoked paprika or chipotle powder for a smoky twist.
• For extra richness, stir in a pat of butter at the end.
• Make it vegetarian by omitting bacon and using vegetable broth.

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