Corn and Potato Chowder with Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Ingredients
4cupsof canned cornliquid reserved ( or you can boil 6-8 ears of corn and reserve the liquid. cut kernels off the corn)
5slicesof bacon
1onionfinely diced
3clovesgarliccrushed
1celery stalkfinely diced
1carrotpeeled and diced
2large potatoespeeled and diced
4cupschicken stock
salt and pepper
Bacon Grilled Cheese
2slicesthick sliced bread
1sliceof cheddar
1sliceof pepper jack
3slicesof crispy bacon
1Tbutter
Instructions
In a large pot, fry the bacon until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels, keep the fat in the pan.
Meanwhile, puree 1 can of corn with liquid in a blender until smooth.
Saute, onion, garlic, celery and a large pinch of salt in the bacon fat until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the carrots and potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes.
Then add in the stock, corn and pureed corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until all the veggies are tender. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Assemble sandwich and grill until golden on each side. Serve with soup!