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Bowl of hearty corn chowder soup
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Corn Chowder Recipe

This hearty corn chowder recipe is made with smoky bacon, sweet fresh corn, tender potatoes, and veggies. Creamy, flavorful, and filling!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Kellie
Cost: $5

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 strips bacon chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 sweet onion diced (approximately 1 ½ cups)
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 3 celery stalks diced
  • 1 cup finely chopped carrot
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 ½ cups fresh sweet corn
  • 2 cups baby Yukon gold potatoes quartered
  • 1 ½ tablespoons fresh chopped thyme
  • ½ cup dry white wine optional
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
  • Fresh chopped chives optional

Instructions

  • In a large dutch oven or stock pot, cook the bacon over medium high heat until crisp.
  • Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pot.
  • Return the pot to the heat and add the butter. Cook until melted and bubbling.
  • Add the onion, bell pepper, celery and carrot to the pot and cook until beginning to soften, approximately 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
  • Add the corn, potatoes and thyme to the onion mixture stirring to combine. Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes. Pour in the wine and cook until reduced by 1/2 scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to release any brown bits.
  • Stir in the half and half, chicken stock, paprika, cayenne pepper and nutmeg.
  • Bring the chowder to a boil and then reduce the heat to low.
  • Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
  • Stir in the sour cream. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Sprinkle with chives, if using, and top with the reserved bacon.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 531kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 463mg | Potassium: 1174mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 7692IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 213mg | Iron: 2mg