Potato, Bacon, and Corn Chowder

Potato, Bacon, and Corn Chowder
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    285

Indulge in the rustic charm of our Potato, Bacon, and Corn Chowder. This creamy, comforting soup features smoky bacon, sweet corn, and tender potatoes, creating a symphony of flavors that will warm you from the inside out.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    36 g
  • Cholesterol
    28 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    11 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    475 mg
  • Sugar
    9 g
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 8 mins In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper-towel-lined plate, reserving bacon drippings in the pot.

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Recipe View 5 mins Add celery, carrots, and bay leaf to the pot with the bacon drippings. Sauté over medium heat until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

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Recipe View 2 mins Add butter to the pot and let it melt. Whisk in flour until a smooth paste forms (a roux). Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, to cook out the raw flour taste.

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Recipe View 5 mins Gradually whisk in milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes.

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Recipe View 20 mins Add potatoes and corn to the simmering milk mixture. Return to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

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Recipe View Stir in the cooked bacon. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

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Recipe View Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle chowder into bowls and garnish with a sprinkle of smoked paprika.

For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of milk.
Feel free to add other vegetables, such as onions or leeks, to the soup.
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce.
This chowder can be made ahead of time and reheated. The flavors will meld together even more overnight.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 95 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Ephraim Gerhold

    Next time, I'll try adding a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat.

  • Elias Abbott

    Absolutely delicious! The bacon adds such a wonderful smoky flavor.

  • Josianne Prohaska

    This is a great base recipe that you can easily adapt to your own tastes.

  • Pedro Schimmel

    I added a bit of cheddar cheese at the end, and it was amazing!

  • Shania Watsica

    I used sweet corn instead of canned, and it was fantastic!

  • Katheryn Macgyver

    Easy to follow recipe and the perfect comfort food.

  • Oleta Ankunding

    Freezes well! I made a big batch and froze half for later.

  • Brandon Zulauf

    My kids loved this chowder! It's a new family favorite.

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