Spicy Corn Chowder

Name: Spicy Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon (6 slices), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 3 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 tsp. fresh thyme; 5 cups fresh corn kernels (from 10 medium cobs); 1/2 tsp. pure chipotle chile powder; 2 cups half-and-half; 2 cups lower-salt chicken broth; 1 large russet potato, peeled and coarsely grated; Kosher salt; Grated white Cheddar, for garnish (optional)

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Ingredients

1/2 lb. thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon (6 slices), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
3 scallions, thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 tsp. fresh thyme
5 cups fresh corn kernels (from 10 medium cobs)
1/2 tsp. pure chipotle chile powder
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups lower-salt chicken broth
1 large russet potato, peeled and coarsely grated
Kosher salt
Grated white Cheddar, for garnish (optional)

Directions

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