Corn Chowder

Serves 4

 

INGREDIENTS:

6 slices of bacon

1/2 onion, chopped

1/2 cup celery, chopped 

1 and 1/2 cup cubed peeled potato

1 tsp thyme

1 bay leaf

Black pepper to taste

2 cups chicken stock

3 cups fresh corn off the cobb

1 cup milk

1/2 cup cream

METHOD:

1. Fry the bacon until crisp and set aside.

2. Sauté the onion and celery until soft.

3. Add the potato; thyme; bay leaf; black pepper and chicken stock. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Add the corn and simmer for a few minutes.

5. Whisk the milk and cream together and add and simmer for a few minutes. 

6. Remove 2 or 3 cups and blend and add back. 

7. Stir in half of the bacon (diced) and garnish with the rest when serving. 

Serve with a nice crusty bread.