Summer Fresh Corn and Zucchini Chowder
INGREDIENTS
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1 Tbsp. butter
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2 strips bacon, chopped
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1 cup chopped yellow onion, about 1/2 large onion
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2 celery ribs, chopped (1/3 cup)
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1 medium carrot, peeled + chopped (1/2 cup)
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 tsp. dried thyme
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2 medium (1 lb.) russet potatoes, peeled, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
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4 cups water
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1 bay leaf
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4 ears of sweet fresh corn, husk + silk removed and kernels cut from cob (2 3/4 cup corn)
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1 medium zucchini, diced into 1/2-inch cubes, (1 1/2 cups)
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1 cup half and half
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salt and fresh ground black pepper
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chopped fresh parsley, to garnish
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cayenne pepper, to serve, optional
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