Name: Chicken & Corn Chowder
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 strips Schnucks bacon, chopped; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 2 medium celery stalks, chopped; 1 large red bell pepper, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 medium Russet potatoes, peeled & diced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 Schnucks boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced; 1 (12 oz.) bag Schnucks freshly frozen corn, thawed; 4 cups Schnucks low-sodium chicken stock; 1 cup Schnucks half and half; 1/4 tsp. thyme leaves; 1/8 tsp. Schnucks cayenne pepper (optional); 3 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup chopped green onions, for garnish; 1 Full Circle demi-baguette, prepared according to package

This Chicken and Corn Chowder recipe is the ultimate comfort food. The combination of chicken and veggies gives a hearty, warming soup that is filled with texture and flavor.

Ingredients

3 strips Schnucks bacon, chopped
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 medium celery stalks, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium Russet potatoes, peeled & diced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 Schnucks boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
1 (12 oz.) bag Schnucks freshly frozen corn, thawed
4 cups Schnucks low-sodium chicken stock
1 cup Schnucks half and half
1/4 tsp. thyme leaves
1/8 tsp. Schnucks cayenne pepper (optional)
3 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped green onions, for garnish
1 Full Circle demi-baguette, prepared according to package

Instructions

In a large stock pot over medium-high heat, cook bacon until it begins to brown, 5–6 minutes.
Add onion, celery, pepper, garlic and potatoes; sauté 6 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently.
Add flour; stir to coat evenly. Add chicken, corn, stock, half and half, thyme and cayenne; stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper (if desired).
Bring soup to boil, reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are fork-tender. Stir in parsley and remove from heat. Let cool 10 minutes; serve topped with green onion and baguette slices.