Tomato, Corn and Bacon Chowder

A hearty chowder is cozy for cool nights.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Recipe Created By: Mary Carter
Featured In: Mississippi Farm Country

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces bacon
  • 12 ounces frozen corn, thawed
  • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, drained
  • 3 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 3-4 tablespoons basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. Saute bacon in a medium stockpot. Remove bacon and reserve 2 tablespoons bacon fat. Saute corn and garlic in 1 tablespoon fat.
  2. In a food processor, puree the sauteed corn, garlic and bacon with 1 cup of stock until smooth.
  3. Stir the flour into the remaining tablespoon of fat over medium heat. When it begins to bubble, pour in the remaining 3 cups of stock. Heat and stir until slightly thickened.
  4. Add corn mixture and tomatoes to the hot stock. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until thick and heated through. Garnish with fresh basil.

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