Corn Chowder

This recipe is from the February 2008 issue of Real Simple. the article is "Fast Freezer Meals" and is talking about some frozen foods you can have around to make a quick dinner. The frozen food in this case being corn.

8 oz sliced bacon, cut into ½ inch pieces
1 large sweet onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped (although I actually used 6 :D )
½ teaspoon smoked paprika (not sure mine was actually smoked)
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 ten oz packages frozen corn
3 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup half-and-half
salt and pepper
sliced scallions, optional (they're for decoration, I didn't use them)



Start by cooking the bacon


Isn't this the most gorgeous thing ever?


Here's the chopped onion cooking down in 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease (5-7 minutes)


Paprika, garlic, and red pepper flakes added (stir for 2 minutes)


Half and half, chicken broth, and corn added (bring to boil)


Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes


Then you transfer the soup to a blender to puree. The recipe says only transfer half, but I went ahead and pureed all of it because I have texture issues. Then return to pot and add salt and pepper (it says 1½ teaspoons, but I just used a few twists of the grinders). Serve and top with bacon (and scallions if you want).

Corn chowder weeeeee


If you're feeling more adventurous, you could try the shrimp and corn bisque.