Corn Chowder with fresh corn and grits is a hearty and creamy comfort food that is perfect for those summer months. Bacon is optional but necessary!
Author: Damaris
Ingredients
116 oz. pkg.bacon, cooked and crumbled
4tbspbutter
1/4cupyellow stone ground grits
2celery ribs, diced
1mediumonion, diced
1red bell pepper, diced
3cupsfresh sweet corn(6 ears)
1bay leaf
1/2tspthyme
1/4tsppaprika
1/2tspsalt and pepper
4cups chicken broth
1cuphalf & half
Instructions
If using bacon, cook and crumble. I cook it in the oven, usually.
Melt butter in a heavy bottom dutch oven over medium heat. Add the grits and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add the next 8 ingredients and cook for about 5 minutes. Then add the chicken broth, cover and cook over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes or until veggies are tender.
Add half & half. Heat through and remove from heat.