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Corn Chowder
5 from 2 votes

Corn Chowder

Corn Chowder is a rich and hearty dish featuring a creamy and flavorful base with crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and corn. It is a comforting and satisfying thick soup that is substantial enough to be a main course on its own!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 258 kcal
Course: Soup

Ingredients

  • 8 lices Bacon diced, thick-cut
  • 1 small yellow onion diced (about ½ cup
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 pound Yukon Gold potato peeled, diced
  • 2 cans creamed corn 14.75 ounces each
  • 1 can sweet corn drained, 15.25 ounces
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
  • ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • chive diced for garnish, or green onion
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the diced bacon for 8-10 minutes, or until crispy. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pot, discarding the rest.
  2. Add the onions and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until softened. Add garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
  3. Whisk in flour and continue cooking, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Slowly drizzle in chicken broth and milk. Whisk until no flour lumps remain.
  4. Add potatoes. Cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. Add creamed corn, sweet corn, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
  6. Carefully transfer ½ of the soup to a blender and blend until smooth. (Be careful, the liquid will be hot.)
  7. Return the blended soup to the pot. Add half of the cooked bacon. Stir to combine and cook for 3-5 more minutes, or just until heated through.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with chives or green onions and the remaining bacon.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 258kcal (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 258

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 258kcal 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.