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Jamaican Sweet Potato Chowder

This soup is delicious straight from the pot, but it's even better the next day, once the flavors have had a chance to meld together.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 package 8 ounces Jones Farms Dry Aged Bacon, chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 ribs celery chopped1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and
  • 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 5 cups water
  • bay leaf
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon allspice
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • ½ cup fat free half and half

Instructions

  • Add the bacon to a large soup pot set over medium heat. Cook until it just begins to crisp, about 5 minutes. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of rendered fat.
  • Add the carrot, celery, onion, garlic, and jalapeño pepper. Cook until vegetables begin to soften, another 5-7 minutes. Add the sweet potato, water, bay leaf, cayenne, and allspice. Simmer 20 minutes, or until potatoes are soft.
  • Stir in the corn and half and half. Simmer until heated through.