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Corn Chowder Recipe
This creamy corn chowder recipe combines crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and sweet corn in a rich, flavorful broth, perfect for a comforting and hearty meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 246 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Soup , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 lices Bacon chopped
- ½ medium onion diced
- ½ cup sliced celery
- 1 ½ cups potato peeled and diced
- ¾ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- black pepper to taste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Set aside to drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of drippings.
- In a large pot, heat the reserved drippings. Saute onion and celery over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add potato, thyme, bay leaf, pepper, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 8 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Add corn and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes for fresh corn, or 5 to 6 minutes for frozen corn.
- Whisk together milk and cream, and add it to the soup mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce to a simmer for 2 minutes to thicken. Remove bay leaf and discard.
- Remove 2 to 3 cups of soup and blend. Stir blended mixture back into the soup.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in half of the bacon. Ladle into bowls and garnish with remaining bacon and green onions.
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Notes
- Store leftover corn chowder in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave. To freeze, prepare without dairy. Defrost, reheat, and add dairy when simmering.
Nutrition Information
Calories
246
(12%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
457mg
(19%)
Potassium
562mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
632IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 246 | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 457mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 562mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 632IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.