Potato Bacon and Corn Chowder

When you are married to a potato farmer potatoes are a staple in our home and I enjoy coming up with new ways to use them in cooking. This soup is of the hearty chunky variety and is very flavoursome.

Chunky Potato Bacon and Corn Chowder

A chunky hearty soup

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Light meal, Soup

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 Onion finely diced
• 2 Stalks celery diced
• 4 Rashers bacon, diced
• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 800 gm Potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 1/2 Litres Stock – Chicken or vegetable
• 1 Can Creamed Corn
• Pinch White Pepper
• Pinch Black Pepper

Method

 

1. In a large saucepan add oil, onion, bacon and celery, gently fry for 5 minutes or until onion is softened.
   
2. Add potatoes and fry a further minute.
   
3. Add the stock, creamed corn and the black and white pepper, bring to the boil.
   
4. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.