5.0 from 3 votes
Corn Chowder with Potatoes and Bacon
Simply amazing chunky Corn Chowder. Hearty with crispy bacon pieces and potatoes and flavor-rich from thyme and paprika. Definitely, a good and delicious way to warm you up and keep you full.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 295 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ½ cup Bacon - cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 medium onion - chopped
- 6 ears corn
- 4 medium potatoes - peeled and cut into half-inch cubes
- 4 cups water
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon paprika powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 cup table cream
- ½ cup chives - chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Place corn on a plate or a cutting board while holding it up on one side. Slice the corn kernels off the cob using a knife. Then take a spoon or use the back of the knife to scrape the remaining pulp from the cob. Set this aside.
- Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add bacon pieces and fry until browned and crisp. Remove the pieces using a slotted spoon and transfer in a small bowl. Set aside.
- In the same pot with oil, add butter and melt. Add garlic and onions and cook until limp an aromatic.
- Add potatoes and corn kernels and stir. Pour in water and season with paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Once potatoes are cooked, turn the heat off. Take out about 2 cups of the solids using a slotted spoon and transfer into a bowl.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the remaining corn and potatoes into a smooth puree.
- Turn heat on to low and pour in the cream and bring to a simmer. Add back the corn and potato chunks. Toss in the bacon and chives and cook until heat through.
- Serve in bowls while still warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
295kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
66mg
(22%)
Sodium
475mg
(20%)
Potassium
653mg
(19%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
885IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
4.8mg
(27%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 475mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 653mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 885IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4.8mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.