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Corn and Cheddar Chowder

4.2

(150)

This soup stands on its own as a main course when paired with a green salad and some crusty bread.

Cooks' note:

· Soup keeps 2 days, covered and chilled.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    45 min

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

4 bacon slices, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
1 large boiling potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 cup heavy cream
10-ounce package frozen corn kernels
1/2 pound sharp Cheddar, grated

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook bacon in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp and transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.

    Step 2

    Add onion and butter to fat in pan and cook, stirring, until onion is softened. Add cumin and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Whisk in broth and bring to a boil, whisking occasionally. Add potato and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 8 minutes. Stir in cream and corn and return to a simmer. Add Cheddar, stirring just until cheese is melted (do not let boil), and season generously with pepper.

    Step 3

    Serve topped with bacon.

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