Spinach and Corn Chowder Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp olive oil
4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 tbsp garlic, chopped
2 hot red peppers, dried (optional)
3 tbsp flour
8 cups vegetable stock (or 8 cups water and 4 tbsp stock powder) or 8 cups chicken stock (or 8 cups water
2 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach (thaw under cold water, no need to dry)
1/2 cup butter , 1 stick
6 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
salt , to taste
white pepper , to taste
hot sauce , to taste
2 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp cold water (optional)

Directions:

Over medium high heat, cook chopped bacon in olive oil until crisp, remove and set aside.
Saute onion, green pepper, garlic and dried peppers (if using) in left over oil until soft but not brown (3-5 minutes).
Reduce heat to medium, add flour and whisk to form roux; cook roux until slightly toasty - do not let brown (3 minutes).
Add stock or water 2 cups at a time, whisking to prevent lumps.
Add corn, spinach and butter; simmer 10 minutes.
Add milk, cream, reserved bacon bits and seasonings to taste, stir and simmer 5-10 additional minutes.
**Optional** If soup is not thick enough, dissolve cornstarch in cold water, then add to soup and stir until thickened.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	712.84 Kcal (2985 kJ)
Calories from fat	182.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.27g	31%
Cholesterol	57.73mg	19%
Sodium	19146.28mg	798%
Potassium	361.44mg	8%
Total Carbs	100.84g	34%
Sugars	6.43g	26%
Dietary Fiber	1.47g	6%
Protein	10.73g	21%
Vitamin C	27.5mg	46%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	3.7mg	21%
Calcium	139.2mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	224.3 Kcal (939 kJ)
Calories from fat	57.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.38g	31%
Cholesterol	18.17mg	19%
Sodium	6024.66mg	798%
Potassium	113.73mg	8%
Total Carbs	31.73g	34%
Sugars	2.02g	26%
Dietary Fiber	0.46g	6%
Protein	3.38g	21%
Vitamin C	8.7mg	46%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	9%
Iron	1.2mg	21%
Calcium	43.8mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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