Rainy day deliciousness

 We tried a new soup recipe tonight and you know me, if it isn’t good I wouldn’t post it! This one is delicious and filling and is comfort food to a T! This hearty soup combines all your favorites - potatoes, bacon, corn and cheese! It will fill your belly and make you smile. 

Cheesy Corn, Bacon & Potato Chowder

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 1/2 white onion, diced
• 28 oz bag cubed hash browns
• 2 cups fresh corn (or 1 can or 1 10oz bag frozen)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup flour
• 21/2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 1/2 cups 2% milk
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated

Instructions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the chopped bacon over medium-high heat until slightly crisp. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate.
2. Add the diced onion to the pot (do not remove the bacon grease) and sauté until slightly tender. Add in the garlic and cubed hash browns, stirring to combine. Turn the heat down to a medium heat and put the lid on the pot and let the potatoes cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring every few minutes until the potatoes are soft.
3. Sprinkle the flour over the potatoes, stirring to coat, cooking this mixture for 2-3 minutes. Pour in the broth and corn and using a whisk stir to combine, scraping up the bits on the bottom of the pan. Bring this to a simmer and let cook for 5 minutes.
4. Whisk in the milk and seasonings allowing the soup to thicken.
5. When slightly thickened fold in the shredded cheese and bacon. Taste test it additional salt is needed.
6. Serve warm.