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Creamy Corn Chowder


  • Author: Jennie Graham
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A rich and hearty creamy corn chowder featuring fresh corn kernels, crispy bacon, and tender potatoes in a velvety cream base. This comforting soup is perfect for any season and delivers restaurant-quality flavor at home.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 cups Fresh corn kernels
  • 2 medium Russet potatoes, diced
  • 4 slices Bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium Yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 4 cups Chicken broth, low-sodium
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Step 1: Cook Bacon – Cook chopped bacon in large pot over medium heat until crispy (5-7 minutes). Remove and drain on paper towels, keeping fat in pot.
  • Step 2: Sauté Aromatics – Sauté onions in bacon fat until translucent (5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute more until fragrant.
  • Step 3: Add Potatoes – Add diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10-15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Step 4: Add Corn – Stir in corn kernels and simmer additional 5 minutes until corn is heated through and tender.
  • Step 5: Blend Partially – Use immersion blender to puree half the soup, leaving chunks for texture. Alternatively, blend half in regular blender and return to pot.
  • Step 6: Finish – Stir in heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Cook gently 5 minutes more. Serve hot topped with crispy bacon pieces.

Notes

  • Cut corn kernels from fresh cobs for maximum sweetness, or use high-quality frozen corn thawed completely
  • Don’t over-blend the soup – leaving some texture creates a more satisfying eating experience
  • Add cream off the heat or on very low heat to prevent curdling and maintain smooth consistency
  • For richer flavor, scrape corn cobs with knife back after removing kernels to extract corn milk
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 385 calories
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: creamy corn chowder, corn soup, bacon chowder, comfort food, homemade soup, easy recipe