Thymed Red Pepper and Corn Chowder Recipe
Ingredients
| Salt pork or bacon - 1/4 cup, cubed | ||
| Onion | 1 | |
| Red bell pepper | 1 To taste | |
| Chicken stock | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Corn kernels | 2 Cup (16 tbs), drained | |
| Thyme | 2 Teaspoon, chopped | |
| Bay leaf | 1 | |
| Milk | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Heavy cream | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Ground pepper | 1 To taste | |
| Thyme sprigs | ||
Directions
MAKING
1) In a heavy casserole, fry the salt pork or bacon.
2) Remove and set the meat aside.
3) To the hot fat in the casserole, add the pepper and onion and cook till the onion is tender.
4) Add the stock and bring the contents to a boil.
5) Reduce the heat to simmer and add the thyme, corn, bay leaf, milk and cream.
6) Bring the contents back to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer. Gently simmer for a few minutes, till the corn is cooked.
7) Put the fried meat back in the pan.
8) Taste and, if required, season with salt and pepper.
SERVING
9) Transfer the hot preparation to a serving platter and serve while still piping hot. Thyme makes a good garnish. The preparation is delectable and can be served as an appetizer or even a side dish.
1) In a heavy casserole, fry the salt pork or bacon.
2) Remove and set the meat aside.
3) To the hot fat in the casserole, add the pepper and onion and cook till the onion is tender.
4) Add the stock and bring the contents to a boil.
5) Reduce the heat to simmer and add the thyme, corn, bay leaf, milk and cream.
6) Bring the contents back to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer. Gently simmer for a few minutes, till the corn is cooked.
7) Put the fried meat back in the pan.
8) Taste and, if required, season with salt and pepper.
SERVING
9) Transfer the hot preparation to a serving platter and serve while still piping hot. Thyme makes a good garnish. The preparation is delectable and can be served as an appetizer or even a side dish.
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