Lord Charley's Corn Chowder

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 7-8
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup bacon, finely chopped
• 5 cups chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 lb potato, peeled and diced
• 15 ounces frozen corn
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 quart half-and-half cream

Recipe

• in a large pot, brown onions, celery, green peppers, and bacon.
• add chicken stock, salt, pepper, and thyme.
• i usually let it simmer for 20 minutes to make sure the vegetables are well cooked.
• add potatoes and corn. simmer 30 minutes.
• in a separate pan, melt butter and add flour.
• add half & half, slowly, in increments while whisking together to make smooth.
• add the half & half mixture to the soup. cook 10 minutes. enjoy!