Description
This creamy corn chowder is a hearty and comforting soup, perfect for a cozy meal. It features sweet corn kernels in a rich, creamy base.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices bacon, diced
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1 large potato, peeled and diced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh chives or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the pot.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the chicken broth, corn kernels, diced potato, and dried thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and 1/2 cup of the milk until smooth. Slowly whisk this mixture into the simmering chowder.
- Gradually stir in the remaining milk and heavy cream. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the chowder thickens, about 5-10 minutes. Do not boil once the cream is added.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with the reserved crispy bacon and fresh chives or parsley, if desired.
Notes
- For a smoother chowder, you can use an immersion blender to blend a portion of the soup before adding the milk and cream.
- You can use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option, omitting the bacon.
- Fresh corn cut from the cob will give the best flavor, but frozen corn works well too.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg