Corn Chowder

One of my favorite recipes from Shayne Eliason!

Ingredients

• 4 oz. sliced bacon, cut into small pieces
• 2 TB butter
• 2 TB flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1-2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 cup half and half
• 4 cups fresh corn
• 1 tsp pepper
• Salt, to taste
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 3 scallions, diced
• Cilantro, chopped for garnish

Directions

1. Cook bacon, chop, and set aside.
2. Melt butter and add onions and cook for about 10 minutes.
3. Add flour and cook, stirring, another 5 minutes.
4. Add broth and potatoes.
5. Continue cooking over medium-low heat until the potatoes are just tender, 12-15 minutes.
6. Add the half and half, corn, pepper, and salt.
7. Cook 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Add the bell pepper, bacon and scallions, adjust seasonings, and cook an additional 5 minutes.
9. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro.