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Smoky Bacon Corn Chowder
This thick n' creamy corn chowder is perfect for the cooler months. A rich cheddar flavor, mixed with bacon and smoky paprika bring this soup to life! Make it for dinner or fix a batch ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for an easy lunch to-go!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 132 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ pound red potatoes chopped into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces
- 1 large russet potato chopped
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups water
- ¼ cup flour
- ½ cup red or white onion diced
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
- 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon onion salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1-2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1-2 cups corn canned or frozen
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 8-10 strips Bacon cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Add potatoes to a large pot with enough water to just cover the potatoes. Boil about 10-15 minutes until tender. Remove from heat, strain out water and put potatoes in a bowl, set aside.
- Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium high heat. Add flour. Stir until mixture thickens. Add water, chicken buillon, and garlic. Stir 1-2 minutes, then add potatoes. Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes tip potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
- Stir in diced onion, onion salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook about 5 minutes, then stir in corn, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Add water, one tablespoon at a time, to thin to desired consistency. Top with additional bacon and cheddar cheese if desired.
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Notes
- As written, this soup is quite thick - feel free to thin with a bit of milk or broth to desired consistency.
Nutrition Information
Calories
132kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
244mg
(10%)
Potassium
414mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
261IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 132kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 244mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 414mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 261IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.