Chicken and Corn Chowder

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Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon, chopped 4
  • 5 ml vegetable oil 1 tsp
  • 4 carrots, peeled & cut into small chunks or shredded 4
  • 175 ml onion, finely chopped 3/4 cup
  • 1 chicken breast, boneless, skinless & cut into small pieces 1
  • 500 ml corn kernels 2 cup
  • 375 ml hash brown potatoes, diced (frozen - no need to thaw) 1 1/2 cup
  • salt & pepper to taste -
  • 1 L chicken broth 4 cup
  • 10 ml cornstarch 2 tsp
  • 10 ml cold water 2 tsp
  • 1 can evaporated milk (10 oz / 284 ml) 1

Preparation

Step 1



In a large saucepan, saute bacon over medium-high heat until crispy. Transfer to plate lined with paper towels. Drain most of fat from pan. Reduce heat to medium. Add carrots and onion, scraping up any brown bits form bottom of pan, for about 5 minutes or until onion is softened. Add reserved bacon, chicken, corn, hash browns, salt and pepper to taste and broth. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, leaving lid ajar. Simmer for 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside.

In small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Stir into soup, along with evaporated milk. Simmer, stirring, until steaming and slightly thickened.

Serves: 6