Corn Chowder

• portions: Serves 6-8

Ingrédients

4 bacon slices, minced

1 yellow onion, chopped

6 cups milk

2 russet potatoes, peeled and diced

12 ears of corn, kernels removed, 6 corncobs reserved

¼ cup chopped fresh chives

Salt, to taste

Cayenne pepper, to taste

Instructions

Cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brown and crisp, 4-5 min. Put bacon in a slow cooker. Pour off all but 1 Tbs. of drippings from pan. Add onion to pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 min. Add onion, milk, potatoes, corn and reserved corncobs to slow cooker.

Cover and cook on high for 4 hr. According to manufacturer’s instructions. Remove corncobs and discard. Using a stick blender, puree chowder directly in slow cooker to desired consistency. Stir in chives. Season with salt cayenne. Serve immediately.