Creamy Corn Chowder
Creamy Corn Chowder is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to any table. This hearty soup is a delightful blend of sweet corn, crispy bacon, and tender potatoes simmered in a luscious creamy broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people
- 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)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
- 2 large Russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion, celery, and carrots in the bacon fat for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually add chicken broth while stirring to dissolve flour completely.
- Mix in cream, corn, diced potatoes, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper (optional), and reserved bacon.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer with lid slightly ajar for about 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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