Corn Chowder – (very good)

8 slices thick cut bacon, cut into strips

Fry the bacon until crispy, remove from pan and set aside. Keep bacon fat in pan.

1 Tbsp unsalted butter

1 Tbsp vegetable oil

1 medium yellow onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup flour

5 cups chicken broth

Place butter and oil in same pan with bacon fat. Add onions and garlic and cook until heated. Stir in flour and cook for about 2 minutes. Slowly stir in chicken broth.

1 pkg frozen yellow corn

1 pkg frozen white sweet corn

1 lb yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes

1/4 tsp dried thyme

1/4 tsp smoked paprika

Add all ingredients to pot and let simmer until potatoes are done. Using blender, blend half of soup until nicely pureed. Place back into pot.

1 cup half and half

salt and pepper to taste

fresh chives, thinly sliced – for garnish

Add half and half to chowder. Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chives. Serve with crispy bacon on the side and some shredded sharp cheddar cheese.

Adapted from the chunky chef, hearty homemade corn chowder.

https://www.thechunkychef.com/hearty-homemade-corn-