Potato, Bacon, And Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 pound thick sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 carrots, diced
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 4 cups milk
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 pinch paprika (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• cook the bacon pieces in a large skillet over medium heat until the fat has rendered, and the bacon is crispy, about 8 minutes. remove the bacon, leaving the grease in the pan. stir the carrot, celery, and bay leaf into the bacon grease; cook for 5 minutes.
• meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. whisk in the flour, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. slowly whisk in the milk, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. once simmering, cook for 5 minutes, whisking frequently. add the bacon, cooked vegetables, potatoes, and corn. return to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes more. use additional milk as needed to to achieve desired consistency. garnish with paprika to serve.