Smoky Turkey Corn Chowder with Bacon

Ingredients for Smoky Turkey Corn Chowder with Bacon

• 6 slices bacon (110g)

• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped

• 1 medium carrot, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds (halved lengthwise if large)

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

• 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped

• 1/2 medium jalapeño, finely chopped, plus more to taste

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1450ml (1350g) homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken or turkey broth

• 1 medium sweet potato (about 450g ), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

• Two 110g cans mild diced green chillies, drained

• 2 teaspoons dried oregano

• 2 dried bay leaves

• 4 cups shredded turkey or rotisserie chicken

• 275g frozen corn, thawed

• 110g half-and-half, plus more to taste

• Sliced spring onions, for serving

• Chopped parsley, for serving

In a large pot over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain on a paper towel and crumble into small pieces and set aside, reserving the fat in the pot.

Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat, return the pot to medium heat, and add onion, carrot, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoons pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes more. Add jalapeño and cumin and cook, stirring, 1 minute more.

Add broth, sweet potato, chillies, oregano, and bay leaves and bring to a simmer. Cook until sweet potato is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the turkey or chicken and corn and cook until warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoons pepper, and half-and-half. Continue to cook until just warmed through. Taste and adjust seasoning, thinning the chowder with another 60ml half-and-half, if desired.

Serve chowder topped with crumbled bacon, spring onions, and parsley.

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