Description
🌽🥣 Warm, creamy, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this corn chowder is a comforting dish perfect for any season! 🥔🥓
🍲🔥 Easy to make and bursting with rich, smoky flavors, it’s a must-try recipe that brings hearty satisfaction to every spoonful! 🌿🧀
Ingredients
Corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
Potatoes
Onion
Celery
Bacon (optional for smoky flavor)
Cream
Milk
Chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian version)
Butter or oil
Flour or cornstarch (for thickening)
Thyme
Bay leaf
Salt
Black pepper
Cheddar cheese (optional)
Chives or green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Cook chopped bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy, then remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, sauté chopped onions and celery in the bacon fat until softened.
3. Add diced potatoes, corn (fresh, frozen, or canned), and chicken or vegetable broth to the pot.
4. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and a bay leaf.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
6. In a separate bowl, mix flour or cornstarch with a small amount of milk to create a slurry.
7. Stir in the slurry along with the remaining milk and cream to thicken the chowder.
8. Let the chowder simmer for a few more minutes until creamy and well combined.
9. Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning to taste.
10. Stir in cooked bacon and optional shredded cheddar cheese for extra flavor.
11. Garnish with chives, green onions, or additional bacon bits.
12. Serve hot with crusty bread on the side.
13. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
Roast the corn before adding it to the chowder for a deeper, smoky flavor.
Use a combination of milk and cream to achieve a rich and balanced texture.
Garnish with crispy bacon, fresh chives, or shredded cheese for added layers of taste.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American