Corn Chowder Recipe
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/8ee80ec0-4ff8-4ca9-a5d9-91a753746347
Original source: https://natashaskitchen.com/corn-chowder-recipe/
Recipe image: https://natashaskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Corn-Chowder-Recipe-5.jpg

This fresh corn chowder recipe is loaded with summer produce at its peak of freshness. This is a crowd-pleasing chowder that is perfect for entertaining on cool summer nights.
Yield: 8
Prep time: PT15M
Cook time: PT30M
Total time: PT45M

Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups corn kernels (from 4-5 ears corn) (reserve cobs for stock*)
- 4 oz (4 slices) bacon, chopped
- 1  large onion (finely diced (1 1/2 cup))
- 1  large carrot (cut into 1/4" dice (1 cup))
- 3  stalks celery (finely diced (1 cup))
- 1 lb Yukon potatoes (3 medium, peeled and cut into 1/4" thick pieces)
- 2-3 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- 2 Tbsp Chives (chopped, to garnish)

Instructions
1. [How to Make Corn Stock:] Cut the kernels from the cobs and set kernels aside for making chowder.* Place the bare cobs in a stockpot.
2. [How to Make Corn Stock:] Add 4 cups broth, 1 1/2 cups milk, and 1 cup cream to pot. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer un-covered 20 minutes while making the chowder. Use tongs to remove and discard cobs before using corn stock in step 3.
3. [How to Make Corn Chowder:] Place a 5 Qt dutch oven over medium/high heat. Add chopped bacon and cook stirring occasionally until browned. Remove bacon bits with a slotted spoon and set aside.
4. [How to Make Corn Chowder:] In the same pot, add chopped onion, celery and carrot to the bacon fat and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft (7-8 min).
5. [How to Make Corn Chowder:] Add sliced potatoes, 4 cups corn kernels, 2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. Pour corn stock into the pot, bring to a light boil then simmer uncovered 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste**. Ladle into bowls and garnish with reserved bacon and chopped chives.