Chicken, chilli and corn soup
(from Elyce123’s recipe box)
Source: delicious. January 2004
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 4 people
Ingredients
- 4 medium-strength chillies, seeded and finely sliced
- 2 slices streaky bacon, finely diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 50g unsalted butter
- 1 tsp thyme leaves
- 1 medium potato, finely diced
- 2 chicken breasts, skinned and diced
- 225g fresh, frozen or canned corn niblets
- 1.2 litres chicken stock
- 150ml double cream
Directions
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In a large saucepan, fry the chilli, bacon, onion and garlic in the butter until the onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients with the exception of the cream and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
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Season to taste and finish with the cream. Pour into large warmed bowls.