Corn Chowder with Smoked Pork Chops

I have been so busy.....I have my other blog My Blog - My Journey, I am working on 4 reviews that I need to get done this week, plus work on recipes for this blog.  Whew, I'm tired just thinking about it. 

I have been wanting to make a Corn Chowder and my Nueske's order for their Smoked Boneless Pork Chops arrived, so it was time to make that soup.  This is my first time making a corn chowder and I am very pleased with the way it came out.  I already got the first thumbs up when my husband was taking his bowl into the kitchen and he turned to me and said that was the best soup you have made yet.  

Satisfaction.....my work is done.

Corn Chowder with Smoked Pork Chops

4 slices bacon, diced
2 smoked boneless pork chops, diced (I used Nueskes Smoked Boneless Pork Chops)
1 onion, diced
3 stocks celery, diced
1 large russet potato, diced
1/2 orange bell pepper, diced
1 roasted poblano chili, diced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons flour
1 32oz box chicken stock low sodium
fresh corn from 4 or 5 ears
1 cup heavy cream


Heat a large dutch oven and add bacon, cook until crispy, remove and set aside.  Add diced pork chops, cook until lightly browned, remove and set aside.  Add onions, celery, bell pepper, potato and pepper, season with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper, sauté for 15 minutes; stirring often.  Sprinkle with flour and cook for 3 minutes.  Now add chicken stock; give it a good whisk to incorporate the floured veggies, add corn; cover and cook on low for 30 minutes. Add heavy cream and pork chops to dutch oven; cover and cook for 15 minutes; taste and season if needed.

Garnish:  Shredded white cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, greens onions or chives and tabasco.

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