Simply Souperlicious – Sweet Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 1 can sweet corn
• 1 can whole kernel corn
• 3 slices of bacon diced
• 2 medium carrots chopped
• 3 medium potatoes peeled and chopped
• 1 stalk celery chopped
• 1 leek chopped
• 1 shallot chopped
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 yellow onion chopped
• 3 cloves garlic chopped
• 1 pecorino pepper cored and chopped (can substitute with bell pepper)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 dill
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup crème fraîche
• 1/2 grated cheddar cheese (optional)
• 1 tablespoon chives (to garnish)