Cheddar Corn Chowder Recipe

• 8 ounce bacon minced
• 1/4 c. good extra virgin olive oil
• 6 c. minced yellow onion (abt 4 large onions)
• 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp salt, kosher preferred
• 1 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper
• 1/2 tsp grnd turmeric
• 12 c. chicken stock or possibly canned low-sodium broth
• 6 c. medium-diced peeled white boiling potatoes (abt 2 lbs)
• 10 c. fresh or possibly frzn corn kernels (fresh about 10 ears, frzn about 3 pounds)
• 2 c. half-and-half
• 1/2 lb sharp white Cheddar cheese grated

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