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Ingredients
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3 slices center-cut bacon
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1 cup chopped red bell pepper
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1 cup chopped onion
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups fresh corn kernels (3-4 ears)
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3 tablespoons water, divided
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
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¼ cup dry white wine
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8 ounces Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
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5 sprigs fresh thyme, plus leaves for garnish
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¼ cup half-and-half
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½ tablespoon butter
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½ teaspoon ground pepper
Directions
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Cook bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat until crisp, 8 to 9 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving 1 Tbsp. drippings in the pan. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
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Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic to the pan; cook, stirring often, until browned and tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the bell pepper mixture to a medium bowl; set aside. Add corn, 2 Tbsp. water, and salt to the pan; cook, stirring often, until the corn is golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1 Tbsp. water, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits.
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Return the bell pepper mixture to the pan. Stir in flour; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in 1/4 cup broth and wine; cook, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen browned bits, for 1 minute. Stir in potatoes, the remaining 1 3/4 cups broth, and thyme. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, 15 to 18 minutes.
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Remove and discard the thyme sprigs. Transfer 2 cups of the soup to a blender. Remove center piece of lid (to let steam escape), secure the lid on the blender, and cover with a kitchen towel. Puree until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Return the blended soup to the pan. Stir in half-and-half and butter. Divide between 4 bowls; sprinkle with pepper and garnish with the crumbled bacon and thyme leaves, if desired.
Tips
EW-IMPORT][ServingSize] 1 cup
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
220 | Calories |
6g | Fat |
34g | Carbs |
9g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 220 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 34g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
Total Sugars 9g | |
Protein 9g | 17% |
Total Fat 6g | 7% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 14% |
Cholesterol 11mg | 4% |
Vitamin A 1403IU | 28% |
Vitamin C 62mg | 68% |
Folate 70mcg | 18% |
Sodium 432mg | 19% |
Calcium 46mg | 4% |
Iron 2mg | 8% |
Magnesium 55mg | 13% |
Potassium 652mg | 14% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.