Mama W's Corn Chowder
Margaret introduced Nate to this recipe when they were dating. It's a Wormer family recipe?
Recipe credit: Mama Wormer
Stats
- Serves: 6
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
Ingredients
| Amount | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 slices | bacon, diced |
| 2 T | butter |
| 1 | large onion |
| 2 T | flour |
| 4 C | Chicken Stock |
| 2 | large potatoes, diced |
| 1 C | half-n-half |
| 4 C | corn |
| 1 tsp | black pepper |
| 1/2 tsp | salt |
| 1 | red pepper |
| 1/2 C | green onions, diced |
Optional: | Amount| Ingredient | |-- | --| | 1 tsp | red pepper flakes | | 1/4 tsp | ground coriander | | 1-2 T | cilantro or parsley |
Directions
- In the bottom of a large pot, brown the bacon.
- Add the butter and melt it.
- Add the onions and cook until translucent over low heat, about 10 minutes.
- Add flour, stirring for 5 minutes.
- Add stock and potatoes and cook until potatoes are tender (~15 minutes).
- Add corn, half-n-half, salt and pepper and stir. Cook for 5 minutes stirring often
- Add bell pepper and scallions, optional ingredients and cook until pepper is tender.
- Serve immediately and garnish with cilantro or parsley.