Corn Chowder
Indulge in the comforting warmth of homemade corn chowder, a creamy delight brimming with sweet corn, tender potatoes, and savory bacon. Perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings, this easy-to-make dish fills your home with an irresistible aroma that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Enjoy each spoonful as you create cherished memories around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears)
- 2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, diced
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, leaving some drippings in the pot.
- Sauté the onion in the same pot until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the diced potatoes and corn; cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Slowly stir in heavy cream and season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with crispy bacon bits or fresh herbs alongside crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg