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: 4 thick-cut bacon slices, diced; 1 sweet onion (like Vidalia or Walla Walla); 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained; 3 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1 cup heavy cream (or half and half for less calories); 2 green onions, chopped; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Servings: persons

4 thick-cut bacon slices, diced
1 sweet onion (like Vidalia or Walla Walla)
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 cup heavy cream (or half and half for less calories)
2 green onions, chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

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["Fry the bacon in a [url:1]Dutch oven[/url] or stock pot. Transfer to the bacon to a plate, leaving the bacon grease in the Dutch oven.", "Saute the onions in the bacon grease over medium-high heat until tender and translucent, about 7-8 minutes. Add the red bell pepper and cook for another 4 minutes. Add the sweet potato and cook for another 4 minutes. Add the flour and stir until dissolved.", "Add the broth, corn, thyme and marjoram. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender. If you prefer a creamier texture, puree about 1/3 of the mixture and return it to the pot.
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Add the cream, green onions and bacon and heat through. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve."]

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 thick-cut bacon slices, diced, 1 sweet onion (like Vidalia or Walla Walla), 1 red bell pepper, diced, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 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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