Description
Corn Chowder with Bacon is a comforting, creamy soup that combines the sweetness of fresh corn with the smoky flavor of crispy bacon. This delightful recipe is perfect for chilly evenings, evoking warmth and nostalgia with every spoonful. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, it’s a go-to for family gatherings or cozy nights in, delivering rich flavors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (or 16 oz frozen corn)
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving about 2 tablespoons of grease in the pot.
- Sauté the onion and garlic in the bacon grease until soft and fragrant.
- Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Stir in the corn and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add thyme; stir well to combine and heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with crispy bacon bits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg