Corn Chowder

By mrshermes2002

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 medium potatoes, cubed
• 2 cloves garlic, grated
• 6 ears corn
• 1 tsp Tabasco
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup Jack cheese, shredded

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot, cook the bacon until crisp. Transfer bacon to a plate and drain. To the bacon grease, add the onion and potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook the vegetables until softened.

While the vegetables are working, scrape the corn from each cob into a large bowl. Add the garlic and corn to the vegetables and cook for 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and stir to mix.

In a food processor, add 2 cups of the soup mixture. Puree until slightly chunky. Return the puree to the pot. Add the Tabasco and cream and bring to a boil. Add bacon and cheese to the soup. Use salt and pepper to taste.