Corn Chowder
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A creamy, comforting corn chowder inspired by Grandma’s fall tradition — full of sweet corn, smoky bacon, and tender potatoes. Easy, budget-friendly, and perfect for chilly nights or when you need a bowl of nostalgia.
Ingredients
Instructions
Cook diced bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving about 2 tablespoons of grease in the pot.
Add butter to the bacon grease. Add diced onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add celery and cook 3 more minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook 1 minute.
Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir constantly for 2 minutes to coat and remove raw flour taste.
Slowly pour in broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Add bay leaf and thyme. Bring mixture to a simmer.
Add diced potatoes and corn. Stir and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes.
Lower heat. Slowly pour in milk and cream while stirring. Heat gently until hot but not boiling.
Add salt, pepper, and paprika to taste. Remove bay leaf before serving.
Ladle into bowls and top with crispy bacon, chives, and cheese. Serve with oyster crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 400 g
- Calories
- 385 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content
- 35 g
- Protein Content
- 12 g
- Fat Content
- 22 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 11 g
- Cholesterol Content
- 65 mg
- Sodium Content
- 720 mg
- Fiber Content
- 3 g
- Sugar Content
- 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 9 g
