Description
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of Classic Corn Chowder, a comforting soup that combines sweet corn, tender Yukon Gold potatoes, and smoky bacon for a deliciously creamy experience. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this chowder serves up nostalgia and warmth in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (or 2 cans of corn)
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside while leaving drippings in the pot.
- 2. Add diced onions and minced garlic to the pot; sauté until translucent.
- 3. Stir in diced potatoes and fresh corn; cook for another five minutes.
- 4. Pour in chicken broth, ensuring vegetables are fully covered. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- 5. Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream; let it simmer gently for an additional few minutes.
- 6. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper as desired before serving hot with crispy bacon on top and fresh chives or parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg