Ingredients
¼lbbacon,sliced
1onion
1¼lbsboiling potatoes,(about 3 pieces)
3cupslow-sodium chicken broth,canned, or homemade stock
1¾tspsalt
2cupscorn kernels,fresh or frozen, (cut from about 4 ears)
1lbsalmon fillets,skinless
1cupbaby lima beans,frozen
1tspfresh ground black pepper
¾cuphalf and half
2tbspchives or scallion tops,chopped
Preparation
In a large pot, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pot.
Add the onion and cook over moderately low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until translucent.
Add the potatoes, broth, bacon, and ½ teaspoon of the salt to the pot and simmer for 10 minutes, covered.
Put the corn kernels in a food processor and pulse 6 to 8 times to chop.
Add the corn to the pot and cook covered for about 5 minutes longer until the potatoes and corn are just done.
Add the salmon, lima beans, the remaining 1¼ teaspoons salt, and the pepper.
Bring back to just a simmer. The fish should be just cooked through.
Stir in the half-and-half and serve the chowder topped with the chives.