Cheddar Corn Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 oz. bacon, chopped
1/4 c. good olive oil
6 c. yellow onions (4 large onions)
4 Tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
12 c. chicken stock
6 c. medium-diced white boiling potatoes (unpeeled, 2 lb.)
10 c. corn kernels, fresh (10 ears or frozen 5 ears)
2 c. half and half
8 oz. sharp white Cheddar cheese, grated

Preparation

In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, cook the beacon and olive oil until the bacon is crisp, about 5 minutes.
Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and reserve.
Reduce the heat to medium; add the onions and butter to the fat and cook for 10 minutes until the onions are translucent.
Stir in the flour, salt, pepper and turmeric and cook for 3 minutes.
Add the chicken stock and potatoes; bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
If using fresh corn, cut the kernels off the cob and blanch them for 3 minutes in boiling salt water.
Drain.
If using frozen corn, you can skip this step. Add the corn to the soup, then add the half and half and Cheddar. Cook for 5 more minutes, until the cheese is melted.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve hot with a garnish of bacon.