Description
Corn Chowder with Bacon is a heartwarming dish that combines the sweetness of fresh corn with the rich, smoky flavor of crispy bacon. This creamy chowder is perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, offering comfort in every spoonful. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, it will surely become a staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (or 2 cans of sweet corn)
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, diced (about 2 cups)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and dicing the potatoes into small cubes.
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside on paper towels.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onions in the residual bacon grease until translucent, around 3-4 minutes.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, approximately 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in fresh or frozen corn and heavy cream; allow to simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Crumble in crispy bacon and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm, garnished with herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg