Corn Chowder

Got leftover turkey? I sure do. And corn too! I saved this awhile back and thought that it looked good. I have no idea where I found it. If I found it on your blog, be sure to let me know. I will give you credit where credit is due!

I also decided to call this a "Simple Soup Supper". Nancy from The Dogs Eat The Crumbs designed this cute logo awhile back. I LOVE soup. The Hubster calls me a "soup hound" so I thought this would be a good excuse to make lots of different soups.

Corn Chowder

INGREDIENTS:
4 oz. bacon, chopped
1 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
2 Tbsp. minced garlic
3/4 cup finely chopped red bell peppers
5 cups corn kernels
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 quarts chicken stock or canned low-sodium chicken broth
1 and 1/2 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled russet potatoes
1 Tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 cup heavy cream
Finely chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

DIRECTIONS:
1. Place an 8-quart stockpot over medium heat and cook the bacon until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels.

2. Add the onions, carrots, and celery to the stockpot and cook, stirring often, until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the bell peppers and corn to the pot and cook for 10 minutes, stirring often. Sprinkle the flour into the pot and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Pour the chicken stock into the pot and stir to combine. Use a whisk if necessary to break up any clumps. Add the potatoes to the pot and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and continue to cook for 20 minutes.

3. Season the chowder with the salt and cayenne and stir in the cream. Serve with the bacon and parsley as garnish.

Makes 3 quarts, 10 to 12 servings.

This soup was so, so YUMMY! My whole family liked it. Especially my youngest son who is also turning into a "soup hound". I was surprised because it had a little cayenne pepper kick to it. Not to much though. Just perfect. I also added some chopped turkey left over from Thanksgiving. I will definetly be making this one again.