Creamy Corn Chowder Soup Recipe Sunshine in a Bowl

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, diced (115g)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml)
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup / 150g)
• 2 celery stalks, diced (about ¾ cup / 100g)
• 2 medium carrots, diced (about ¾ cup / 100g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups (950ml) vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
• 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 cups / 300g)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (about 600g)
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (30g)
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (8g)
• Fresh chives, chopped (optional)
• Crispy bacon bits (optional)
• A swirl of cream (optional)
• Hot sauce (optional)