Amy's Corn Chowder

Amy made this for dinner when we were living in Seattle. It was delish. And it sounds it really easy to make. Thanks for sharing Amy.


Ingredients:
3-4 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
3 small yukon gold potatoes
1 bell pepper, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 can vegetable or chicken broth
1-2 cups milk (I used reduced fat so it would be a bit creamier than skim)
3 or 4 pieces pancetta or bacon
salt, pepper
dried thyme, less than a teaspoon.

-chop up pancetta/bacon and sautee over medium heat until crisp. remove with slotted spoon and let rest on a paper towel.
-Add chopped onion, pepper and celery to oil cook for about ten minutes, I like to add some hot sauce at this stage
-Pierce potatoes with a fork in several places. Microwave for about ten minutes. Mush up when done.
-Add broth, corn, potatoes, salt, pepper and thyme. Bring to a boil then simmer for a bit.
-Add milk, more salt and pepper (you need to add a lot) Add bacon bits
-Taste to see if you need more salt and pepper or hot sauce.

That's all. I served it with a goat cheese flat bread. You can just take pitas, add olive oil, goat cheese, salt, pepper, oregano and then toast.