SPINACH AND CORN CHOWDER

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Easy and rich chowder, definitely not low cal. We have a large family and love soup, so this recipe makes a lot. I made this up on the spot when we needed a soup course one day and it worked great! Enjoy!

Provided by GuavaJelli

Categories Chowders

Time 45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
2 hot red peppers, dried (optional)
3 tablespoons flour
8 cups vegetable stock (or 8 cups water and 4 Tbsp stock powder) or 8 cups chicken stock (or 8 cups water and 4 Tbsp stock powder)
2 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach (thaw under cold water, no need to dry)
1/2 cup butter, 1 stick
6 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
salt, to taste
white pepper, to taste
hot sauce, to taste
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water (optional)

Steps:

Over medium high heat, cook chopped bacon in olive oil until crisp, remove and set aside.
Saute onion, green pepper, garlic and dried peppers (if using) in left over oil until soft but not brown (3-5 minutes).
Reduce heat to medium, add flour and whisk to form roux; cook roux until slightly toasty - do not let brown (3 minutes).
Add stock or water 2 cups at a time, whisking to prevent lumps.
Add corn, spinach and butter; simmer 10 minutes.
Add milk, cream, reserved bacon bits and seasonings to taste, stir and simmer 5-10 additional minutes.
**Optional** If soup is not thick enough, dissolve cornstarch in cold water, then add to soup and stir until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.2, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 68.3, Sodium 146.2, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 5.5, Protein 6

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Deyegbe Christiana

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I followed the recipe exactly and my chowder turned out watery. I'm not sure what went wrong.

Piynak Mongiya

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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used some more seasoning.

precious mansaray

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I'm not usually a fan of spinach, but this chowder changed my mind. The spinach was cooked perfectly and it added a nice depth of flavor to the dish.

Cristianna Transue

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This chowder was easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially loved the addition of the sweet corn. It really made the dish.

Ganesh Neupane

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I tried this recipe last week and it turned out great! I added a bit of extra spice to give it a little kick. It was the perfect meal for a cold winter night.

Haron Rajaoui

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This spinach and corn chowder was absolutely delicious! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The flavors were perfect and the chowder was so creamy and comforting. I will definitely be making this again soon!

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