New England Corn Chowder

  • TOTAL PREP TIME
    30 minutes
  • DIFFICULTY
    Medium
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New England Corn Chowder

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Canadian-style bacon (about 1 1/2 cups), cubed
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon basil leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper ground
  • 1 14 1/2-oz can chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cups potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup carrots chopped
  • 1/2 cup green onions sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
  • 2 cups half & half

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 335 calories
  • Protein: 11 grams
  • Fat: 20 grams
  • Sodium: 879 milligrams
  • Cholesterol: 65 milligrams
  • Saturated Fat: 12 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 29 grams
  • Fiber: 3 grams

Cooking Directions

Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, seasonings, chicken broth and water. Cook and stir until mixture thickens and boils. Stir in potatoes, carrots and onions. Bring to a boil; simmer 5-10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in frozen corn, Canadian-style bacon and half & half. Cook until very hot but not boiling.

Serves 6