Crafting Mimi’s Corn Chowder Recipe: Enjoying Comfort in a Bowl
Crafting Mimi's Corn Chowder is a wonderful way to enjoy comfort in a bowl, especially during colder months.
This hearty and creamy soup is filled with the sweet flavor of corn and savory ingredients that will warm both your body and soul. Here's how you can make Mimi's Corn Chowder at home:
Ingredients:– 4 slices of bacon, chopped– 1 onion, diced– 2 cloves garlic, minced– 3 cups frozen corn kernel– 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
– 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth– 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream– 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour– Salt and pepper to taste– Chopped fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pot and set it aside, leaving the bacon drippings in the pot.
In the same pot with the bacon drippings, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
. Add the frozen corn kernels and diced potatoes to the pot. Stir to combine with the onion and garlic.
. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, ensuring that the corn and potatoes are fully submerged. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.