Summer Corn Chowder

This summer corn chowder is a comforting and hearty soup that highlights the sweetness of fresh corn. It's creamy, flavorful, and perfect for enjoying during warm summer days or cozy evenings.

Ingredients:

• 4 ears of corn, kernels removed
• 4 slices of bacon, chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Over medium heat, cook the bacon in a big pot until it gets crispy

Take the bacon out of the pot and set it aside

Leave the bacon fat in the pot

Put diced onion in the pot and cook for about 5 minutes, until it gets soft

Cut up some garlic and add it

Cook for one more minute

Add some diced potatoes and corn kernels and mix them in

Then add the chicken broth

Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and let it cook for about 15 to 20 minutes, until the potatoes are soft

Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until it has the consistency you want, but leave some chunks for texture

Add the heavy cream and thyme and mix them in

Add salt and pepper to taste

Serve hot with chopped parsley and crispy bacon on top