Homemade Corn Chowder
Hearty, fresh and full of delicious flavors. Loaded with fresh corn kernels, tender red potatoes and crispy bacon, then finished with melting cheddar cheese and scallions.
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon cut into 1-inch pieces, (we used thick cut)
- 1 cup yellow onion, chopped 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 5 cups vegetable broth (water or chicken broth may be substituted)
- 8 ears sweet corn husks and silks removed, (about 6 cups)
- 1 pound baby red potatoes or yukon gold potatoes cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 tsp thyme leaves
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 whole bay leaf optional
- 1 cup whole milk (half and half or heavy cream may be substituted)
- 1 tsp honey
- salt and pepper to taste
- handful shredded cheddar and sliced green onions optional
Instructions
- Slice corn kernels off the cob with a sharp knife, Set aside.
- Cook bacon pieces in a large dutch oven or soup pot, over MED-HIGH heat until just crisp, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. Pour off bacon grease, reserving 3 tablespoons grease in the pot.
- Add chopped onions and cook about 5 minutes over MED-HIGH heat until soft and translucent, stirring often. Add garlic and flour and continue cooking for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- While whisking, pour in broth. Add corn, potatoes, thyme, paprika, salt, pepper and bay leaf. Stir and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to MED-LOW and simmer 15 to 20 minutes until potatoes are fork tender.
- Turn off heat and remove bay leaf. Use an immersion blender to blend about half the soup until smooth. OR carefully transfer half the soup to a blender, pulse until smooth and return to the pot.
- Over MED-LOW heat, stir in milk, bacon and honey. Simmer until soup thickens slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Serve sprinkled with more bacon, shredded cheddar cheese and sliced green onions.
- Store leftovers in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Corn Chowder
Serving Size
1.5 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
273
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
14
mg
5
%
Sodium
722
mg
31
%
Potassium
624
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
43
g
14
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
10
g
11
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
721
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
13
mg
16
%
Calcium
53
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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