Smoky Bacon & Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 250 g streaky bacon, chopped
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cups sweetcorn kernels (fresh, frozen or canned)
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup fresh cream
• 2 tbsp cake flour
• 2 tbsp BlixSam Smoke Craft
• 1 tsp BlixSam Pasta a la Sam
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Spring onions or fresh parsley, chopped

Method

1. Fry the bacon in a large pot until crispy. Remove half for garnish and leave the rest in the pot.
2. Add the butter, onion and garlic and cook until softened.
3. Stir in the BlixSam Smoke Craft and BlixSam Pasta a la Sam and cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
4. Add the diced potatoes, sweetcorn and chicken stock.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
6. Mix the cake flour with a little of the milk to form a smooth paste.
7. Stir in the remaining milk and cream, followed by the flour mixture.
8. Simmer gently for another 5–10 minutes until thick and creamy.
9. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
10. Garnish with the reserved crispy bacon and chopped spring onions or parsley before serving.

Serving Suggestions

• Crusty bread
• Garlic bread
• Toasted cheese sandwiches
• Fresh green salad
• Buttered rolls

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