Southern Style Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 8 ounces bacon
• 1 cup finely chopped onions
• 1 cup carrots finely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped celery finely
• 2 tablespoons garlic minced, This is about 12 small-medium cloves
• 1/2 red bell pepper finely chopped
• 45 ounces corn drained
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 quarts chicken broth 8 cups
• 1 1/2 cups potatoes peeled and cubed
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup heavy cream or half & half
• 1 cup shredded cheddar optional

Nutrition

• Calories : 1080 calories
• Carbohydrate : 93 grams
• Cholesterol : 165 milligrams
• Fat : 70 grams
• Fiber : 13 grams
• Protein : 38 grams
• SaturatedFat : 31 grams
• Sodium : 900 milligrams
• Sugar : 14 grams