Cozy Up with a Soul-Warming Sweet Corn Chowder Recipe - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 3 cups (450g) sweet corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3 cups (720 ml) vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 cup (240 ml) milk or half-and-half
• 2 ribs celery, diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for depth)
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• 2 tbsps cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsps water, for thickening)
• ½ cup (60g) shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for extra richness)
• 2 tbsps chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
• 2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional topping)