Earthbound Farm Corn Chowder

Name: Earthbound Farm Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 4 cups corn kernels, fresh or 4 cups corn kernels, frozen; 3 slices thick-cut bacon, cut in 1/4 inch dice; 1 medium yellow onion, minced; 2 celery ribs, minced; 5 cups chicken broth or 5 cups vegetable broth; 1 bay leaf; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 2 cups yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 1/2 cups half-and-half; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

4 cups corn kernels, fresh or 4 cups corn kernels, frozen
3 slices thick-cut bacon, cut in 1/4 inch dice
1 medium yellow onion, minced
2 celery ribs, minced
5 cups chicken broth or 5 cups vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme
2 cups yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp (5-10 minutes) then drain on paper towels.
2

Add the onion and celery to the fat and cook until they are soft for 10 minutes.
3

Add stock, bay leaf, potatoes and thyme to the saucepan and boil over high heat. Reduce and let simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
4

Cover and turn off heat. Leave on stove for 20 minutes then discard the bay leaf and thyme sprig. Add the bacon, corn and half-and half. (You can remove 2 cups of the chowder and puree it in a blender and then add that back to the chowder for a thicker consistency).
5

Season with salt and pepper.