Elote Chicken Chowder | Just A Pinch Recipes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon(s) bacon grease or butter
• 3/4 - 1 cup(s) yellow onion, diced
• 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoon(s) jalapeno, finely minced
• 3/4 - 1 cup(s) bell pepper, diced
• 4 stalk(s) celery, chopped
• 1 or 2 large tomatoes, diced
• 16 ounce(s) frozen bi-colored sweet corn, divided
• 1 pound(s) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into ½" cubes
• 3 tablespoon(s) butter, softened
• 1/3 cup(s) all purpose flour
• 2 quart(s) chicken or vegetable stock
• 2 cup(s) heavy cream
• 1/2 cup(s) mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup(s) sour cream
• 1 tablespoon(s) lime juice
• 2 tablespoon(s) fresh chopped cilantro, divided
• 2 TBSP + 1 teaspoon(s) https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/tacos-burritos-enchiladas/fiesta-spice-blend.html?r=1
• ½ teaspoon(s) ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon(s) dried mexican oregano
• ½ teaspoon(s) tajin classico
• ¼ teaspoon(s) celery salt
• ¼ teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon(s) chili powder blend
• ¼ teaspoon(s) ground chipotle
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 ounce(s) crumbled cotija or queso fresca for garnish