Green Chile, Corn, and Potato Chowder

 My lovely friend Kendra made a request a few days ago for some soups or stews. I had been craving a warm, comforting soup so I decided on a chowder.  This can be made with or without the green chile. I know many of you do not have access to it. Also, this recipe will serve 10-15 people. I always make things in bulk and freeze for later so half this recipe if you want just enough for dinner plus one day of leftovers.

Ingredients:

1/2  package of bacon

7 potatoes, cleaned, peeled and diced

fresh corn kernnels from 7 ears of corn

1 1/2 onions diced

4 toes of garlic minced

4 cups of New Mexico green chile, roasted, peeled and chopped

2 tablespoons flour

1 cup cream

4-6 cups milk

2-4 cups chicken stock

Recipe:

In a large soup pot, cook bacon on medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside for later. Add potatoes to bacon drippings and cook on medium until tender (about 15 min.) Now add garlic and onion to potatoes and cook another 10 min. Now add the flour and begin adding  the liquids slowly, stirring as you go. Keep adding slowly until you get the desired thickness. Now you can add the corn. Bring this all to to a boil and reduce to simmer for about 20 minuets. You can add more milk or stock as needed to adjust thinckness. Now chop the bacon into bits for a garnish and enjoy.  

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