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This is an easy version of the traditional cold-weather classic. The small amount of bacon gives this corn and potato chowder its signature flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of bacon, cut into strips
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1 russet potato, peeled and diced
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Steps to Make It
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In a heavy bottom soup or saucepot, sauté the bacon in the butter on medium heat until the bacon is cooked, but not crisp. Add the flour and onion, and cook for 5 minutes. Add the potato, corn, milk, salt, black pepper, and stir well.
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Bring up to a gentle simmer, reduce heat to low and cook, occasionally stirring, until the potatoes and onions are tender. Ladle half the chowder into a blender and blend into a fine puree. Add back into the pot with the other half the un-blended mixture. Adjust the seasoning and serve immediately.
Use Caution When Blending Hot Ingredients
Steam expands quickly in a blender, and can cause ingredients to splatter everywhere or cause burns. To prevent this, fill the blender only one-third of the way up, vent the top, and cover with a folded kitchen towel while blending.
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