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Broccoli Chowder with Potato, Corn and Bacon

Name: Broccoli Chowder with Potato, Corn and Bacon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 thick slices of uncured bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; Â¼ cup all-purpose flour; 32 ounces unsalted chicken broth; 1 large potato, peeled and diced; 1 head broccoli (about 1 pound), cut into bite-size florets; 1 Â½ cups corn; 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped; 1 cup evaporated 2% milk; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; Â½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Savor a bowl of hearty Broccoli Chowder with Potato, Corn and Bacon. This recipe includes a head of broccoli paired with potatoes, corn, onion and bacon bits cloaked in a light, creamy base.

Nathan Lambrecht

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Makes: 8 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Recipe Created By: Jodie Shield
Featured In: Illinois Farm Bureau Partners

Ingredients

4 thick slices of uncured bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
¼ cup all-purpose flour
32 ounces unsalted chicken broth
1 large potato, peeled and diced
1 head broccoli (about 1 pound), cut into bite-size florets
1 ½ cups corn
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 cup evaporated 2% milk
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

In a large pot, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally until crisp, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside; leave the bacon fat in pan.
Add the onion and garlic to the bacon fat and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Add the broth and potato and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered until the potato is tender, about 10 minutes.
Add the broccoli, corn, rosemary and milk. Cook until the broccoli is crisp-tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
To serve, ladle the soup into serving bowls and top each serving with bacon and 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese.