Name: Best New England Corn Chowder
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Cuisine: New England
Ingredients: 4 cups corn (about 5-6 ears); 4 cups chicken broth; 1 pound Applewood smoked bacon (diced); 1 ⅓ cups heavy cream; 4 tablespoons butter; 9 celery stalks with leaves (finely chopped); 2 red bell peppers (finely chopped); 3 medium russet potatoes (peeled and diced in ⅓ inch cubes); 1 large yellow onion (finely chopped); 2 large garlic cloves (minced); 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; Salt & pepper (to taste); Fresh chives (to garnish)

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Add diced bacon to a large pot over medium heat. Sauté until crispy. Line a bowl with a paper towel. Use a slotted spoon to scoop bacon out of the pot into the lined bowl. Set bacon aside, and drain the fat out of the pot, leaving the drippings.

Add butter to the pot, along with the onion and garlic. Sauté over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.

Add broth, potatoes, thyme, and bay leaf. Stir. Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.

Add the bacon, corn, celery, peppers, cream and salt and pepper to taste. Stir. Cover and let simmer for 20 more minutes (or more if you prefer softer veggies).

Remove the bay leaf, and serve with snipped chives and more black pepper (and crusty bread, of course!).

Best New England Corn Chowder

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