Episode 37 - Recipe - How about some hot corn chowder?

Episode 37 - How about some hot corn chowder?Grocery list:6 cups chicken broth1 tablespoon fresh thyme6 ears corn5 slices bacon or pancetta1 large onion1 large carrot3 stalks celery1 lb. red potatoes, 6 medium-sized3 tsp sea salt1/4 tsp black pepper1/4 tsp cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes1 cup milkIn a medium stockpot, add 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a simmer on high heat.  Cut the kernels from the cobs and add to the stockpot.  Reduce to medium heat and simmer for 30 minutes, uncovered.  Set aside the corn kernels.  Compost/discard the cobs.Chop the bacon or pancetta and add to a large stockpot, 5 quarts.  Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally until browned, about 10-15 minutes.  Leave the liquid in the pot and remove bacon bits.  Set aside. Chop the onion, celery and carrots and add to the bacon fat.  Cook for about 10 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.  Add the corn broth to the pot and bring to a boil.  Chop the fresh thyme and add to the broth.Dice the potatoes.  Add the potatoes, corn kernels, salt, black pepper, red pepper, and cayenne pepper.   Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for another 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.   Transfer about 1/3 of the vegetables (try not to get a lot of broth) to the Cuisinart and pulse a few times.  Add back to the soup.  This will make a creamier and thicker soup.  Add the bacon bits and milk, simmer on low for 10 more minutes.  Enjoy!Thanks to Amber Bohlen for the inspiration!What’s next?  Check out our Private Group Classes and Employee Culture Program on our website!  Learn more:  https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/More fun posts on our Facebook page:  (3) Gia's Italian Kitchen | FacebookSee past videos:  Gia's Italian Kitchen - YouTubeGia’s Italian Kitchen connects people who love Italian food to authentic roots & traditions, who love to spend fun quality time with their friends & family, and want to create delicious food together from the most amazing Italian recipes of Northern Italy...through my personalized instructional online courses without having to guess at internet recipes, rewind TV shows, or spend a fortune at restaurants.  We chop, dice, and create together, it’s all live! Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!