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SWEET CORN CHOWDER

Yield: approximately 1 quart

 
~ 2 strips bacon (raw), diced small
~ 1/2 cup Florida onion, diced small
~ 1/2 cup Florida red pepper, diced small
~ 2 cup Florida sweet corn, cut from cob

~ 3 Tbsp flour

~ 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock

~ 1 cup russet potatoes, diced medium

~ 1 cup heavy cream

~ 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
~ salt and pepper to taste

Method:

Render bacon over medium-high heat in a large sauce pan until crisp;

~ add onions, peppers, and Florida sweet corn and stir for approximately two minutes;

~ add flour and stir for one minute;

~ add stock and stir until smooth, bring to a boil,

~ add potatoes and simmer for 15-20 minutes to desired consistency;

~ add cream and simmer 2 more minutes.

Season with fresh parsley, salt, and pepper.

Courtesy of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services