Iowa Corn Chowder

Name: Iowa Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon, diced; 1 lb. chicken breast, cut into 1/2 in. cubes; 3/4 c. onion, chopped; 3/4 c. celery, chopped (optional); 4 c. chicken broth; 4 c. whole kernel corn, divided, 2 c. each; 2 c. potatoes, diced; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. heavy or whipping cream; 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley; fresh ground pepper to taste

11 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

3 slices bacon, diced
1 lb. chicken breast, cut into 1/2 in. cubes
3/4 c. onion, chopped
3/4 c. celery, chopped (optional)
4 c. chicken broth
4 c. whole kernel corn, divided, 2 c. each
2 c. potatoes, diced
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. heavy or whipping cream
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
fresh ground pepper to taste

Directions

1

In Dutch oven, over medium heat, cook bacon till crisp.
2

Pour off all but 2 Tbsp. of drippings, remove bacon.
3

Add chicken, onion, and celery.
4

Cook 10-15 minutes or till tender, stirring. In blender combine 1 c. chicken broth and 2 c. corn.
5

Blend till smooth.
6

In Dutch oven, stir in pureed corn mixture and remaining 2 c. of corn, potatoes, remaining broth, and salt.
7

Bring to boil over high heat.
8

Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
9

Stir in cream, parsley and pepper.
10

Simmer 2-3 minutes.
11

Taste and season.
12

Stir in bacon.
13

Serve.