Photo: Gina's Spicy Corn Chowder Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 pieces thick-sliced bacon, chopped
- 1 medium Vidalia onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 small jalapeno, chopped seeds and ribs removed
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 large red potatoes, well scrubbed and small diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 16 ounces frozen corn
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 bay leaf
Directions
In a small saucepan over medium heat, saute the bacon until crisp and browned and the fat is rendered. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel and reserve. There should be about 4 tablespoons of bacon grease in pan.
Add the onions and red pepper to pan. Saute until tender and translucent, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the jalapeno and garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the flour until thoroughly combined. Cook the flour until it reaches a slight blonde color, about 1 minute. Stir in the chicken stock and the potatoes and simmer for 10 minutes; potatoes will become soft. Add the cream, corn, cayenne and bay leaf. Simmer for 15 more minutes. Pour into a serving bowl and garnish with the reserved bacon.
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By tommybateman
Washington, DC
on January 15, 2012
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I found this recipe on my Food Network app because it was a cold sunday, and I wanted to make some warm and comforting soup. This one hit the spot! It's definitely a spicy one, but delicately rich in flavor without being overwhelming. I added some chicken I roasted with garlic and pepper, and it was just fabulous! I entertained with the first pot (I had to make two, and froze the second in individual portions. They thawed and tasted just as good.
Great if you like spicy comfort food.
By darrylzgurl55_8...
Windsor Mill, MD
on December 21, 2011
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I made this last week and it was DELICIOUS! I modified the recipe a little, instead of using the jalepeno's I did a splash of hot sauce, and being from Baltimore, MD I added lump crab meat , shrimp and some old bay seasoning. It was a little too thick, so I cut it with a little chicken stock to loosen it. Next time I won't use as many potato's (less starch and will use less flour for thickening. I also added a splash of sherry to it.
By jenhoward08
Gorham NH
on December 07, 2011
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Loved this recipe! So easy and delicious. My mom and dad who don't even like corn chowder loved it! The jalapeno gives it a good little kick!
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