Creamy Corn Chowder: A Hug in a Bowl
A rich and velvety corn chowder that warms the belly with flavors of corn, potatoes, and bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh Corn (4-5 ears)
- Potatoes (2 medium, preferably Yukon Gold)
- Bacon (4 slices)
- Heavy Cream (1 cup)
- Onion (1 medium, diced)
- Vegetable or Chicken Broth (4 cups)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Salt, Pepper, Thyme (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep your corn by shucking and cutting the kernels off the cob.
- Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Sauté diced onions and garlic in the bacon fat until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Toss in diced potatoes, corn, broth, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Cream it up by stirring in the heavy cream and simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
- Crank up the flavor by adding salt, pepper, and crispy bacon bits before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh thyme or chives.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or a fresh side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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