Easy Smoky Sweet Corn Chowder
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5.0
45 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6
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Calories
355 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
American
Easy Smoky Sweet Corn Chowder
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Inspired by Dorie Greenspan's Fresh Off The Cob Corn Chowder, this version is creamy, chunky and delicious. My rendition is gluten free and flavored with bacon and (optional) ham hocks. Use corn off the cob and the corn cobs to give this rich soup even more sweetness and depth.
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Ingredients
FOR THE CORN CHOWDER:
- 4 lices Bacon chopped
- 4 large ears of corn cut off the cob (or 12 ounces) frozen corn kernels
- 2 stalks celery finely diced
- 1 large Vidalia or other sweet onion finely diced
- ¾ pound potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2" dice
- ½ fennel bulb finely diced
- 2 large cloves garlic minced
- 2 prigs rosemary
- 4 prigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 5 cups water
- 2 ham hocks Optional
- ½ cup cream
- 2-3 tablespoons white wine
Instructions
CRISP THE BACON:
- In a large soup pot or Dutch Oven over medium high heat add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally until crisp and the fat has been rendered. Transfer the bacon to a dish lined with paper towels to absorb excess grease.
SAUTÉ THE VEGETABLES:
- Add the corn, celery, onion, fennel, garlic and half of the diced potatoes to the pot with bacon fat. Sauté for 3-4 minutes or until tender and the onions and celery are slightly translucent.
SIMMER THE CORN BROTH:
- Tie the rosemary and thyme with a kitchen string into a small bundle and add to the pot. Add the bay leaf, water, ham hocks (if using) and corn cobs (if using). Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer (with the lid tightly secured) for 20 minutes.
- Use a pair of tongs to fish out the ham hocks, corn cobs, bay leaf and bundle of herbs. Discard.
FINISHING THE CORN CHOWDER:
- Ladle 4 cups of broth and vegetables from the soup to a blender. Blend until very smooth and creamy. Transfer back to the dutch oven and stir to combine.
- Add the remaining diced potatoes, cream and white wine. Return the pot to a simmer over medium heat with the lid tightly secured. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
TASTE AND GARNISH:
- Taste the soup for seasonings and adjust with salt, pepper (or even a teaspoon of sugar to bring out the sweetness).
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the reserved bacon and your favorite garnishes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
355kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
84mg
(28%)
Sodium
249mg
(10%)
Potassium
512mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
462IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 355kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 512mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 462IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
45 reviews
Excellent
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