Description
This creamy corn chowder recipe 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 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 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 corn kernels, broth, and diced potatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- While the soup simmers, in a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk the milk into the roux until smooth. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Pour the thickened milk mixture into the soup, stirring well to combine. Stir in the heavy cream.
- Season the chowder with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with the 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 cream.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more milk or broth if you prefer a thinner soup.
- Leftover chowder can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg