Sweet Corn, Peppered Bacon, and Shrimp Chowder

A rich and flavorful chowder combining the sweetness of corn, the smokiness of peppered bacon, and the succulence of shrimp. Perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups sweet corn kernels
• 1 cup peppered bacon, chopped
• 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Over medium heat, cook the bacon in a large pot until it gets crispy

Take the bacon out of the pot and set it aside

Leave the bacon fat in the pot

Cut up some onion, celery, and garlic and add them to the pot

Cook the vegetables until they get soft

Add the flour and stir to make a roux

Cook for two minutes or until the roux is lightly browned

Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, making sure there are no lumps

Put in the potatoes and thyme

Bring to a low boil, then cook until the potatoes are soft

Add cooked bacon, shrimp, and sweet corn and mix well

For another 5 minutes, simmer until the shrimp are fully cooked

Add the heavy cream while stirring all the time

Add pepper and salt to taste

Let the chowder simmer for another 10 minutes, or until it gets a little thicker

Add butter and stir until it melts

If necessary, change the seasoning

Serve hot with fresh parsley chopped on top

The shrimp chowder, sweet corn, and bacon with pepper are all great