Cozy Corn Chowder
A warm and comforting corn chowder packed with flavors of sweet corn, tender potatoes, and crispy bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
- Fresh Corn (4 cups)
- Potatoes (2 medium, diced)
- Bacon (4 strips, chopped)
- Heavy Cream (1 cup)
- Onion (1 medium, diced)
- Garlic (2-3 cloves, minced)
- Chicken or Vegetable Broth (4 cups)
- Seasonings (Salt, Pepper, Thyme, and Bay Leaf)
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy, about 5–7 minutes.
- Sauté the onion and garlic in the pot for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
- Add the diced potatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, adding thyme and bay leaf, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Incorporate the corn and cook for another 5–7 minutes.
- Blend a portion of the chowder if a creamier texture is desired.
- Finish by stirring in the heavy cream and reserved bacon fat, simmering for another 5 minutes.
- Serve into warm bowls and enjoy!
Notes
Add a pinch of cayenne for a spicy kick or make it creamy and vegan by substituting heavy cream with coconut milk!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: corn chowder, comfort food, creamy soup, cozy recipe, fall recipes
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