Corn chowder
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Corn chowder
Description
This corn chowder recipe uses canned whole and creamed corn to provide both texture and creaminess. The base starts with sautéing diced bacon and onions in butter until translucent and flavorful. Garlic is added for depth, followed by broth, potatoes, corn, herbs, salt, and a bay leaf for aroma. The mixture simmers until the potatoes are tender, infusing everything with smoky and herbaceous notes.
Heavy cream and a cornstarch slurry finish the chowder, thickening it to a smooth, velvety consistency. The chowder combines the naturally sweet corn with rich, creamy elements and the saltiness from bacon. It offers a balanced mouthfeel between hearty chunks and creamy liquid.
This chowder is ideal served warm as a standalone dish or paired with crusty bread for a satisfying meal. Its ingredients and method create a traditional style comfort soup with approachable flavors and textures.
Leftover corn chowder keeps well refrigerated for up to five days in an airtight container, making it convenient for make-ahead meals or reheating.
Ingredients
- 1 can corn 15 oz can - drained, whole
- 1 can cream style corn (15 oz can)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 russet potato peeled and diced into small pieces
- 1/2 onion (finely diced)
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 lices Bacon (cut into small pieces)
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large stockpot over medium heat.
- Add the bacon and onions. Sauté for 8-10 minutes until the bacon is cooked through and the onions are translucent.
- Add in the chicken broth, both types of corn, potatoes, thyme, salt and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes uncovered until the potatoes are tender.
- Whisk together the heavy whipping cream in small bowl. Remove the bay leaf from the chowder and stir in the heavy cream mixture. Cook for 2-5 minutes until the cream is heated through and the chowder has thickened.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 437kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1545mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 545mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 902IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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