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Smoky Corn Chowder

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. Stir in the corn, broth and milk. Bring the soup to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. 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.
  5. Return the blended soup to the pot and add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Taste and add more if needed.
  6. 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).

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.