Sweet Potato Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound bacon; chopped

• 1/2 onion; chopped

• 1 bell pepper; chopped

• 2 large sweet potatoes; chopped

• Salt, pepper, and paprika

• 2 tablespoons flour

• 5 oz spinach

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 1 1/2 cups corn kernels

• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream

• 1/2 cup milk

• Chives for garnish

Directions

1. In a large dutch oven or soup pot, add the bacon. Cook until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside reserving the cooking grease in the pot.

2. Add the onion, pepper, and sweet potatoes. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sauté for 8-10 minutes. Add the flour and the spinach and cook until the spinach has wilted.

3. Add the chicken broth and the corn. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes. Bring to a boil then remove from heat and add the heavy cream, milk, and bacon.

4. Serve topped with fresh chives.