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
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, diced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn; 1/2 cup sweet red pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup leek, chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh marjoram, chopped; 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped; 2 1/2 cups water; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup cold water; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; salt, to taste; black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Servings: persons

6 slices bacon, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
1/2 cup sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup leek, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh marjoram, chopped
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 1/2 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
salt, to taste
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

1
In a Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp; remove bacon from pan, reserving drippings in pan. Set bacon aside.
2
Cook onion, corn, sweet red pepper, leek, thyme, and marjoram in the bacon drippings over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until tender.
3
Add sweet potatoes, 2-1/2 cups water, and chicken broth; cook, uncovered for 18 minutes or until sweet potato is tender.
4
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and 1/2 cup cold water, stirring until smooth. Stir cornstarch mixture into soup.
5
Bring to a boil; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened and bubbly.
6
Reduce heat to low; add bacon, whipping cream, salt, and pepper to taste.
7
Cook, uncovered, until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices bacon, diced, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn, 1/2 cup sweet red pepper, chopped, 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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