Turkey Bacon and Corn Chowder
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup bacon 4-6 pieces, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 1/2 cup celery + leaves
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves removed from stems
- 1 yellow potato peeled and chopped
- 4 cups turkey or chicken broth
- 2 tbsp green chilies canned
- 1 cup cooked turkey chopped
- 1/2 cup cream
- salt and pepper
- 1-2 tbsp flour
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, cook your bacon. When done, drain off most of the fat from the pan and place bacon on paper towel to drain. Set aside.
- In same pan with leftover bacon fat add your onions and celery and cook until onions start looking translucent. Sprinkle in flour and cook another minute.
- Add corn, thyme, potato, broth, green chilies and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Chop bacon and add it to soup with turkey and cream. Lower heat to a simmer.
- Cook until potatoes are cooked through.
- Serve with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley, or as is.