Bon Appetit/October 2003

Chicken and Corn Chowder

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
10 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
10 bacon slices, chopped 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter 3 medium onions, chopped
2 cups chopped red bell peppers (about 2 large) 1/4 cup all purpose flour 9 cups low-salt chicken broth
4 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled seeded butternut squash (cut from on 1-3/4 pound squash) 1-1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1-1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 16-ounce bags frozen corn kernels 1 cup whipping cream 4 cups diced skinned roast chicken
2 cups chopped green onions 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro



1 Cook bacon in large pot over medium-high heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.
2 Pour off all but 1/4 cup drippings from pot. Add butter to pot; melt over medium-high heat. Add onions and 1 cup bell peppers. Saute until onions are soft, about 10 minutes. Add flour; stir 2 minutes. Mix in broth, then squash, potatoes, and thyme; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered until squash and potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes. Add corn, cream, and 1 cup bell peppers. Simmer until corn is tender, about 10 minutes. Add chicken, 1 cup green onions, and 1/2 cup cilantro; simmer 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
3 Ladle chowder into bowls; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup green onions and 2 tablespoons cilantro.

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