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Comfort Corn Chowder
Comfort Corn Chowder is a creamy soup made with butter, flour, onion, chicken broth, potatoes, and corn. The chowder has a thickened texture from the flour roux and a subtle sweetness balanced by seasoning including sugar, salt, and white pepper. The addition of heavy cream and milk enriches the soup, while optional crumbled bacon adds a smoky finish. Its warming, hearty characteristics make it suitable for serving as a main or starter soup.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
633 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 small white onion diced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups potatoes peeled and cubed, Yukon gold or red variety
- 4 cups corn frozen
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 pound Bacon cooked and crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat. The entire soup will be made in this pot so make sure it is big enough.
- Add in the onions and saute for about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the flour until a paste forms and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Whisk in the chicken stock until smooth and bring to a boil. Add in the potatoes, corn, sugar, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes (cooking time will depend on how large you cut your potatoes).
- When the potatoes are tender, add in the milk and cream and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and simmer for another 5 minutes. Taste and season with additional salt and white pepper as desired. Serve hot topped with crumbled bacon (optional).
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Notes
- You may substitute the flour with 1½ tablespoons cornstarch to thicken the chowder.
- White pepper is chosen to keep the soup's appearance uniform; if unavailable, black pepper may be used but will add visible specks.
Nutrition Information
Calories
633kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
48g
(74%)
Saturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Cholesterol
133mg
(44%)
Sodium
1582mg
(66%)
Potassium
748mg
(16%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1224IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
128mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 633
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 633kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Cholesterol | 133mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 1582mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 748mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1224IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.