5.0 from 12 votes
Potato Corn Chowder
We love this rich and hearty Potato Corn Chowder. The creamy texture makes this soup delicious and perfect for a cold day.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 363 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lices Bacon
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 rib celery sliced
- 1 carrot peeled and diced
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 4 Russet potatoes peeled and diced
- 3 cups frozen corn
- 1 cup light cream
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese for serving
- green onions for serving
Instructions
- Brown the bacon in a large stock pot over medium high heat until cooked through.
- Remove the bacon from the pot but leave the bacon grease in the pot. Chop of the cooked bacon.
- Add in the onions, celery and diced carrots. Sauté the vegetables until they are soft (5-7 minutes). Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until the garlic is aromatic.
- Add the chicken broth to the pot and scrape the bottom of the pot to remove any brown bits.
- Stir in the chopped bacon, potatoes, corn, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme leaves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium low.
- Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and cooked through.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream and cornstarch. Stir this mixture into the pot and cook on low heat until the soup thickens.
- Remove from heat, serve warm topped with the cheese and green onions. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
363kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
961mg
(40%)
Potassium
951mg
(27%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2183IU
(44%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
119mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 363
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 363kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 961mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 951mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2183IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.