Name: Creamy chicken, bacon & corn chowder
Yield: 4-6
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium leek, trimmed, finely chopped; 2 (140g) bacon rashers, rind removed, finely chopped; 2 stalks celery, trimmed, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 cups water; 1L chicken stock; 3 bay leaves; ¼ bunch parsley stalks (no leaves); 1 large (300g) potato, peeled, chopped; 2 fresh corn cobs, corn removed; Salt and cracked black pepper; 1 (300g) chicken breast fillet, thinly sliced; ½ cup cream, optional; 2 tbsp shredded parsley leaves

Perfect for entertaining, old-school charm combines with creamy, hearty goodness in this crowd-pleasing family favourite.

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil

1 medium leek, trimmed, finely chopped

2 (140g) bacon rashers, rind removed, finely chopped

2 stalks celery, trimmed, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, crushed

2 cups water

1L chicken stock

3 bay leaves

¼ bunch parsley stalks (no leaves)

1 large (300g) potato, peeled, chopped

2 fresh corn cobs, corn removed

Salt and cracked black pepper

1 (300g) chicken breast fillet, thinly sliced

½ cup cream, optional

2 tbsp shredded parsley leaves

Method

1.

Heat oil in a stockpot or large cast-iron pot over a medium heat. Add leek, bacon, celery and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 7 minutes until soft but not brown. Add the water, stock, bay leaves, parsley stalks, potato and half of the corn.

2.

Bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer on medium-low, covered, for 20 minutes or until potato is tender. Discard bay leaves. Season and blend with a handheld stick mixer. Alternatively, blend in a food processor in batches and return to pot.

3.

Add chicken and remaining corn (reserve some for serving). Simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until chicken is cooked. Stir in cream, if desired. Top with corn and parsley.

Creamy chicken, bacon & corn chowder — *(Credit: Nicky Ryan)*

Recipe Kerrie Worner

With over 20 years in magazines, Kerrie’s work has adorned HB’s pages as contributing food editor, along with BHG, Elle Cuisine, Australian Women’s Weekly and Family Circle. “It is so important to encourage people to learn simple food skills so they can learn how easy it is to fall in love with their creative side,” she says.

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