SWEET POTATO CORN CHOWDER

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Sweet Potatoes, corn, and bacon. A delicious hearty soup to serve during the fall and winter months. From The Peach Tree Tea Room in Fredericksburg, Texas by Cynthia Collins Pedregon.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
1 cup onion, coarsely chopped
1 cup red pepper, coarsely chopped
1 cup leek, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon fresh marjoram, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch chunks (1 lb.)
1 cup fresh corn or 1 cup frozen corn
6 cups chicken broth
3 cups water, divided use
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup half-and-half or 1/2 cup milk
2 cups cooked chicken, cut in chunks

Steps:

  • In stock pot, sauté bacon over medium heat until crisp and browned.
  • Remove bacon and set aside.
  • Add onion, red pepper, leek, thyme, marjoram, salt and pepper to bacon drippings.
  • Sauté for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add sweet potatoes, corn, chicken broth and 2 1/2 cups water to mixture in stock pot.
  • Cook until sweet potatoes are tender (approx. 15 to 20 minutes).
  • Mix cornstarch and 1/2 cup water and stir into soup.
  • Heat to boiling, stirring constantly and cook until thickened.
  • Reduce heat to low, stir in half and half or milk, bacon and cooked chicken.
  • Garnish with fresh thyme, if desired.

Mhamde Slai
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious and comforting.


Maimouna Sambe
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of fiber and protein.


Justin Kenn
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I love how versatile this soup is! I've made it with different vegetables and proteins, and it's always delicious.


Shepon Ali
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the spices give it a nice warm flavor.


L M
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but this soup was really good. The corn and bacon helped to balance out the sweetness of the potatoes.


Ak G
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Delicious! I added some chopped bacon to the soup and it was even better.


Brisilda Dervishi
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This is probably one of the easiest chowders I've ever made! And it tasted great too!


Remix Sakib
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Noha Islam
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I've made this chowder several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Benja benja
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This chowder is amazing! It's creamy, flavorful, and packed with veggies. I made it for my family and they all loved it.


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