Corn Chowder

Instructions

1. Add bacon to a large pot over medium-high heat.

2. Cook until crispy (about 10 minutes).

3. Meanwhile, prep your onion, celery, chicken and potatoes.

4. Once the bacon is crispy, take it out of the pot and transfer to a paper towel lined plate.

5. Leave the grease in the pot (it adds a ton of flavor).

6. Add the onion and celery to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes.

7. Stir in the flour and cook for about a minute, stirring nearly constantly.

8. Add in the garlic, followed by the chicken broth.

9. Give it a good stir to ensure the flour has dissolved and everything is scraped up from the bottom of the pot.

10. Add in the chicken, corn, cream, potatoes, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, and 3/4 of the bacon (I save the rest for garnishing the bowls later on).

11. Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil.

12. Once it's boiling, reduce the heat to a rapid simmer so it's gently boiling.Cover the pot with the lid slightly open.

13. Cook until the potatoes are done (about 15-20 minutes).

14. Stir every so often.

15. The soup will get thicker the longer you cook it.

16. Season the soup with salt & pepper as needed.

17. Garnish with the rest of the bacon and chopped scallions if desired.