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Chicken chili corn chowder

The perfect fall soup!

Ingredients

  • 6 strips bacon
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 cups yellow corn
  • 1 russet potato (peeled and cubed)
  • 1 pound chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 3-4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 poblano peppers (seeded and chopped)
  • 1 jalapeño (seeded and chopped)
  • 4 oz plain Greek yogurt
  • 3/4 cup salsa verde
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • avocado (chopped)
  • green onion (chopped)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy to your liking.

  2. 2

    Remove the bacon and set aside.

  3. 3

    To the same pot, add the onion and cook until fragrant and onion has wilted down.

  4. 4

    Stir in the garlic, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.

  5. 5

    Cook until very fragrant.

  6. 6

    Add the corn, potato, and broth.

  7. 7

    Mix well and add the chicken and a little more salt.

  8. 8

    Partially cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

  9. 9

    Pull the chicken out and shred.

  10. 10

    Transfer 1/2-3/4 of the chowder to a blender and blend until mostly smooth.

  11. 11

    Return to the pot with the chicken.

  12. 12

    Add the poblano, jalapeño, Greek yogurt, verde and cheddar.

  13. 13

    Simmer for a few more minutes until fully combined and cheese is melted.

  14. 14

    Stir in the cilantro.

  15. 15

    Pour the chili into bowls.

  16. 16

    Top with bacon, green onion, avocado, and enjoy!