SWEET CORN CHOWDER
Yield: approximately 1 quart
~ 2 strips bacon (raw), diced small
~ 1/2 cup Florida onion, diced small
~ 1/2 cup Florida red pepper, diced small
~ 2 cup Florida sweet corn, cut from cob
~ 3 Tbsp flour
~ 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
~ 1 cup russet potatoes, diced medium
~ 1 cup heavy cream
~ 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
~ salt and pepper to taste
Method:
Render bacon over medium-high heat in a large sauce pan until crisp;
~ add onions, peppers, and Florida sweet corn and stir for approximately two minutes;
~ add flour and stir for one minute;
~ add stock and stir until smooth, bring to a boil,
~ add potatoes and simmer for 15-20 minutes to desired consistency;
~ add cream and simmer 2 more minutes.
Season with fresh parsley, salt, and pepper.
Courtesy of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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