Sweet Potato Corn Chowder Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 3 oz. slab bacon, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/2 c. sweet red pepper; 1/2 c. chopped leek; 1 Tbsp. fresh or 1 tsp. dried thyme; 1/2 tsp. marjoram; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 2 medium (1 lb.) sweet potatoes; 1 c. fresh or frozen corn; 14 oz. chicken broth; 3 c. water; 2 tsp. cornstarch; 1/2 c. heavy cream (Carnation)

Servings: persons

3 oz. slab bacon, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 c. sweet red pepper
1/2 c. chopped leek
1 Tbsp. fresh or 1 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. marjoram
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 medium (1 lb.) sweet potatoes
1 c. fresh or frozen corn
14 oz. chicken broth
3 c. water
2 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. heavy cream (Carnation)

1
In 4-quart pan saute bacon until crisp.
2
Remove bacon with slotted spoon and set aside.
3
Add onion, red pepper, leek, thyme, marjoram, salt and pepper to bacon drippings.
4
Saute, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
5
Add sweet potatoes, corn, chicken broth and 2 1/2 cups water.
6
Cook until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
7
Mix cornstarch with 1/2 cup water and stir into soup. Heat to boiling and cook until thickened.
8
Reduce heat and stir in cream and bacon, heat just until bubbles appear at sides of pan.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 oz. slab bacon, chopped, 1 small onion, chopped, 1/2 c. sweet red pepper, 1/2 c. chopped leek, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Corn Chowder falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sweet Potato Corn Chowder

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