Corn Chowder
This soup is definitely best with fresh corn on the cob, but feel free to replace with frozen corn if needed. Truly one of my favorites - especially topped with crispy bacon.
What you will need
4 Shallots
3 ears Corn on the Cob
.25 oz Fresh Thyme
1 cup Coconut Milk
1 lb Red Potatoes
3 Tbsp Olive Oil
3 cups Vegetable Broth
Black Pepper
Salt
8 oz Bacon, optional
(Nutritional facts 80 calories, 4.95 g fat, 7.69 g carbohydrates, 2.18 g protein, 0 mg cholesterol, 564 mg sodium)How to cook
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Gather and portion ingredients.
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Cook the bacon flipping occasionally until crispy. Drain on paper towels and chop when cooled.
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Peel potatoes.
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Cut the potatoes into 1/4 inch cubes.
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Cut the fresh corn off of the cob.
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Cut the top of the shallot off, slice in half and peel leaving the root end in tact. Slice each half and then chop.
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Smash the garlic with the flat side of the knife and remove the skin. Roughly chop.
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Add olive oil to the bottom of a soup pot set over medium-high heat. Add the chopped shallot to the pot and saute until translucent.
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Add the chopped potatoes and season generously with salt and pepper.
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![or a few minutes until the potatoes are tender.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-9252989-1654547286022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MjImcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mg==.jpg)
Add the broth to the pot and add a lid to bring the broth to a boil. Cook for a few minutes until the potatoes are tender.
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Add the chopped garlic and corn kernels to the pot.
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Add a few sprigs of thyme and a can of coconut milk to the pot. Bring the soup up to a simmer.
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![rocessor to blend the soup to your desired consistency. I like to leave some whole kernels of corn!](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-9252989-1654547286022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MjkmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mw==.jpg)
Pull the thyme sprigs out of the pot and use an immersion blender or food processor to blend the soup to your desired consistency. I like to leave some whole kernels of corn!
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Top with crispy bacon if you like!
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