SWEET POTATO CORN CHOWDER

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Sweet Potatoes, corn, and bacon. A delicious hearty soup to serve during the fall and winter months. From The Peach Tree Tea Room in Fredericksburg, Texas by Cynthia Collins Pedregon.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
1 cup onion, coarsely chopped
1 cup red pepper, coarsely chopped
1 cup leek, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon fresh marjoram, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch chunks (1 lb.)
1 cup fresh corn or 1 cup frozen corn
6 cups chicken broth
3 cups water, divided use
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup half-and-half or 1/2 cup milk
2 cups cooked chicken, cut in chunks

Steps:

  • In stock pot, sauté bacon over medium heat until crisp and browned.
  • Remove bacon and set aside.
  • Add onion, red pepper, leek, thyme, marjoram, salt and pepper to bacon drippings.
  • Sauté for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add sweet potatoes, corn, chicken broth and 2 1/2 cups water to mixture in stock pot.
  • Cook until sweet potatoes are tender (approx. 15 to 20 minutes).
  • Mix cornstarch and 1/2 cup water and stir into soup.
  • Heat to boiling, stirring constantly and cook until thickened.
  • Reduce heat to low, stir in half and half or milk, bacon and cooked chicken.
  • Garnish with fresh thyme, if desired.

Mms Shop
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This chowder was good, but not great. The broth was a little too thin for my taste, and the vegetables were a bit overcooked. I think I would prefer a recipe with a thicker broth and more tender vegetables.


Tamimur Robi
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The broth is creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I especially love the addition of the roasted corn, which gives the chowder a s


PATTI PATTI
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This was a great recipe! I made a few changes, like using frozen corn instead of fresh, and it turned out just as good. The chowder was thick and creamy, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Roman Parks
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I made this chowder for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


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This sweet potato corn chowder was delicious and hearty! I followed the recipe as written, and it turned out perfect. The broth was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I especially loved the addition of the roasted cor


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