Smoked Chicken Corn Chowder

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Smoked Chicken Corn Chowder! Soup season is in full blast here in Wisconsin. The perfect way to warm up when its only 9 degrees outside. This recipe makes enough for lots of leftovers to enjoy over and over. As always, everything is better with bacon!

Yields8 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 20 mins

 1/2 shallot- grated or minced
 1/2 red onion- diced
 1T minced garlic
 3T evoo
 1/2 stick butter
 1/2 cup half & half
 2 cans chicken broth (+1 chicken bouillon cube)
 1 can sweet corn
 6 medium gold potatoes- seasoned and roasted (350F for 30 minutes)
 4 large smoked chicken thighs (see recipe on the blog- seasoned with garlic, onion, chipotle)
 6 strips bacon- cooked
 2T chipotle tabasco
 1T paprika
 1/4 cup grated parmesan
 seasoned salt to taste
 pepper to taste
 green onion for garnish

To prep potatoes, chicken and bacon:
1

On a sheet pan in a pre-heated 350 degree oven, roast seasoned potatoes until they are fork tender, about 30 minutes. Blend using a food processor or immersion blender with some of the chicken broth.

2

Pull smoked cooked chicken thighs and dispose skin and bones. See recipe here: https://foodiesinourthirties.com/?cp_recipe=smoked-chicken-thighs

3

Cool bacon until crispy, cut into small strips.

To make the chowder:
4

In a Dutch oven or similar large pot, place the shallot, red onion, minced garlic, evoo and butter and heat over medium heat.

5

Once the butter has melted and the onions are translucent, add the half and half, chicken broth, bouillon cube, blended potatoes and corn. Mix well and simmer for 15 minutes.

6

Add the smoked cooked chicken thighs, bacon, chipotle tabasco, paprika, shredded parmesan, seasoned salt and pepper. Combine and garnish with extra parmesan cheese and green onion, enjoy!

Ingredients

 1/2 shallot- grated or minced
 1/2 red onion- diced
 1T minced garlic
 3T evoo
 1/2 stick butter
 1/2 cup half & half
 2 cans chicken broth (+1 chicken bouillon cube)
 1 can sweet corn
 6 medium gold potatoes- seasoned and roasted (350F for 30 minutes)
 4 large smoked chicken thighs (see recipe on the blog- seasoned with garlic, onion, chipotle)
 6 strips bacon- cooked
 2T chipotle tabasco
 1T paprika
 1/4 cup grated parmesan
 seasoned salt to taste
 pepper to taste
 green onion for garnish

Directions

To prep potatoes, chicken and bacon:
1

On a sheet pan in a pre-heated 350 degree oven, roast seasoned potatoes until they are fork tender, about 30 minutes. Blend using a food processor or immersion blender with some of the chicken broth.

2

Pull smoked cooked chicken thighs and dispose skin and bones. See recipe here: https://foodiesinourthirties.com/?cp_recipe=smoked-chicken-thighs

3

Cool bacon until crispy, cut into small strips.

To make the chowder:
4

In a Dutch oven or similar large pot, place the shallot, red onion, minced garlic, evoo and butter and heat over medium heat.

5

Once the butter has melted and the onions are translucent, add the half and half, chicken broth, bouillon cube, blended potatoes and corn. Mix well and simmer for 15 minutes.

6

Add the smoked cooked chicken thighs, bacon, chipotle tabasco, paprika, shredded parmesan, seasoned salt and pepper. Combine and garnish with extra parmesan cheese and green onion, enjoy!

Notes

Smoked Chicken Corn Chowder
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