Edamame Corn Chowder

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Edamame is an excellent source of protein and delicious tasting. this can be made into a more hearty chowder by adding 1 to 1 1/2 cups of cubed ham or chicken.

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Steps

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In large dutch oven , cook bacon over medium heat until browned and crisp.

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Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.

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Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat.

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Add onion , and cook until soft.

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Add potato , broth , italian seasoning , cayenne pepper , and nutmeg.

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Simmer until potato is tender.

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Stir in edamame , creamed corn , and half-and-half.

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Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Simmer until edamame is tender.

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Serve chowder sprinkled with crumbled bacon.

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Add cayenne pepper alittle at a time.

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I use 1 / 8 teaspoon because i like the chowder to be spicy.

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Ingredients

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bacon, onion, reduced-sodium chicken broth, red potatoes, dried italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, frozen edamame, creamed corn, half-and-half, salt and pepper