Creamy Corn Chowder
Indulge in the cozy comfort of Creamy Corn Chowder, a delightful one-pot meal packed with sweet corn, crispy bacon, and hearty potatoes. This velvety soup is perfect for chilly days or when you’re craving something warm and satisfying. Simple to prepare, it requires minimal cleanup, making it an ideal choice for both family dinners and gatherings. Each spoonful bursts with flavor, leaving everyone wanting more. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or spices to make it your own!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 strips bacon
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 sticks celery (chopped)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled and chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups corn (frozen or fresh)
- 2 large Russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- Italian seasoning
- cayenne pepper (optional)
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the bacon fat, sauté onion, celery, and carrots for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic; cook for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in flour; cook for one minute to eliminate raw taste.
- Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring, scraping any browned bits from the pot.
- Mix in heavy cream, corn, diced potatoes, seasonings, and most of the bacon.
- Bring to a boil; then reduce heat to simmer uncovered until potatoes are tender (15–20 minutes).
- Season with salt and pepper; serve hot garnished with remaining bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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