Creamy New England Chicken Chowder Recipe
Ingredients
| Bacon Slices | 4 , chopped | |
| Scallions | 6 | |
| Corn kernels package | 1 , frozen | |
| Thyme | 1/2 Teaspoon, dried | |
| Chicken broth | 2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Chicken (breasts or thighs) - 1 pound skinless, boneless, cut into 1/2-inch pieces | ||
| Evaporated skim or Low-fat milk - 1 can (12 ounces) | ||
| Salt | 1 To taste | |
| Red pepper flakes | 1/4 Teaspoon, dried | |
| Parsley | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| Soda or oyster crackers - as required, for garnish | ||
Directions
MAKING
1) In a large saucepan, cook the bacon over a medium heat, until crisp.
2) Stir in the scallions and saute for 1 minute until just soft .
3) Stir in the corn, thyme and broth, allow to simmer and cook covered for 10 minutes.
4) Stir in the chicken and simmer covered for 3 to 5 minutes until cook through.
5) Stir in the evaporated milk and simmer uncovered for 1 minute until thoroughly heated.
6) Season with the salt to taste and stir in the red pepper flakes.
7) Turn off the heat and stir in the parsley.
SERVING
8) Ladle the soup into soup bowls, crumble over the crackers and serve immediately.
1) In a large saucepan, cook the bacon over a medium heat, until crisp.
2) Stir in the scallions and saute for 1 minute until just soft .
3) Stir in the corn, thyme and broth, allow to simmer and cook covered for 10 minutes.
4) Stir in the chicken and simmer covered for 3 to 5 minutes until cook through.
5) Stir in the evaporated milk and simmer uncovered for 1 minute until thoroughly heated.
6) Season with the salt to taste and stir in the red pepper flakes.
7) Turn off the heat and stir in the parsley.
SERVING
8) Ladle the soup into soup bowls, crumble over the crackers and serve immediately.
Chef
