Description
A comforting bowl of corn chowder that celebrates the natural sweetness of fresh corn, enhanced by bacon, potatoes, and heavy cream.
Ingredients
- Fresh corn kernels
- Bacon
- Potatoes
- Onion
- Garlic
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Heavy cream
- Salt
- Pepper
- Chives or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- Add diced onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until softened.
- Add diced potatoes and broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in corn and heavy cream; cook until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chives or green onions and crumbled bacon.
Notes
For a thicker consistency, blend a portion of the chowder. Let the chowder rest for a few minutes after cooking to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: corn chowder, soup, comfort food, summer recipe, winter recipe, easy recipe