Smoky Bacon & Zucchini Corn Chowder
Smoky Bacon & Zucchini Corn Chowder might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 4 and costs $1.95 per serving. One portion of this dish contains about 8g of protein, 16g of fat, and a total of 305 calories. 25 people have made this recipe and would make it again. It is brought to you by Sumptuous Spoonfuls. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. A mixture of sweet onion, red potato, canadian bacon, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 57%. This score is solid. Similar recipes include Smoky Turkey Corn Chowder with Bacon, Zucchini, Corn and Bacon Chowder, and Smoky Corn Chowder.
Servings: 4
Preparation duration: 15 minutes
Cooking duration: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
1 bay leaf
1 Tablespoon butter
2 - 4 pieces bacon or Canadian bacon
3 cups chicken broth
2 - 3 oz. Greek cream cheese (or Neufchatel)
2 cups corn (frozen or grilled & cut off the cob)
2 - 4 cloves garlic, peeled & chopped
1 cup fat free half & half (or cream)
1 red potato, peeled & chopped (about 1 cup)
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 medium sweet onion, peeled & chopped
1 hot pepper (grilled until charred), peeled & chopped (or sweet pepper)
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 cups grilled zucchini, chopped
Equipment:
grill
pot
Cooking instruction summary:
To grill the zucchini: start up your grill, then put the whole zucchinin on the grill until browned on the bottom, then turn to roast all sides of the zucchini. Remove and let cool before cutting.Heat the butter in a soup pot over medium heat, then add the onion and garlic and saute until the onion is translucent. Add the potato, broth and bay leaf. Cover and let cook, stirring occasionally, until the potato is tender, about 20 minutes.Stir in the corn, pepper, and bacon. Cook a few minutes longer, then add the half & half, turmeric and paprika. Stir well and cook for 5 - 10 minutes longer to blend the flavors. Serve hot.
Step by step:
1. To grill the zucchini: start up your grill, then put the whole zucchinin on the grill until browned on the bottom, then turn to roast all sides of the zucchini.
2. Remove and let cool before cutting.
3. Heat the butter in a soup pot over medium heat, then add the onion and garlic and saute until the onion is translucent.
4. Add the potato, broth and bay leaf. Cover and let cook, stirring occasionally, until the potato is tender, about 20 minutes.Stir in the corn, pepper, and bacon. Cook a few minutes longer, then add the half & half, turmeric and paprika. Stir well and cook for 5 - 10 minutes longer to blend the flavors.
5. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information:
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