Corn Chowder
"With sweet, fresh corn, still available at the local farmers market, we just couldn’t resist trying our hands at some fresh corn chowder. The recipe is adapted from one by Mitchell Davis in Kitchen Sense and is full of flavor. The original recipe calls for a strip of bacon, but you can add a little bacon fat instead, if you have some on hand, or just add a little more butter...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 ouncesof bacon(1 thick strip), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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1/2 large yellow onion, chopped (about 3/4cup)
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1/2 cup small diced red bell pepper
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1/2cup small diced celery
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4-5ears of sweet corn, kernels removed from the cobs (about 3cups), cobs reserved (see steps for taking corn off the cob)
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1 bay leaf
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41/2 cups milk, whole or low fat
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2medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and large (1-inch) diced (about 3 cups)
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3 teaspoons of Kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
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