Smoky Corn Chowder

Name: Smoky Corn Chowder
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4 -6 servings
Ingredients: 4-5 lices Bacon; ½ cup diced onion or leeks; 2 cloves garlic; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 packages packages (10-ounces each) frozen corn; 3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth; 1 cup milk; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 4 green onions

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings
4 -6 servings
Course
Soup
Cuisine
American

Smoky Corn Chowder

Iris Warren

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This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

Servings

4-5 lices Bacon chopped
½ cup diced onion or leeks
2 cloves garlic finely minced
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 packages packages (10-ounces each) frozen corn
3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup milk
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
4 green onions white parts cut off and discarded and green parts thinly sliced

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Instructions

In a 4 or 5-quart saucepan, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until golden and crisp. Scoop onto a paper-lined plate and discard all of the bacon grease except a very thin coating (about 1-2 teaspoons).
Add the onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until translucent. Stir in the garlic, paprika and red pepper and cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes.
Stir in the corn, broth and milk. Bring the soup to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Transfer half of the soup to a blender (very carefully - don't overfill the blender since hot liquids will expand while blending!) and puree until mostly smooth.
Return the blended soup to the pot and add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Taste and add more if needed.
Serve warm topped with green onions and bacon.

Notes

Paprika: you can sub regular paprika for the smoked but you'll lose, well, the smoky flavor (and it's delicious, I'm telling you).

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Serving 1 Serving Calories 322kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 564mg (24%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%)