Description
A creamy and comforting corn chowder recipe, perfect for a cozy meal. This hearty soup features sweet corn kernels, tender potatoes, and smoky bacon, with options for vegetarian and dairy-free variations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Chicken Broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 cup Milk (or almond milk)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (or half-and-half)
- 3 cups Corn Kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 6 slices Bacon, diced
- 1 large Onion, chopped
- 1 medium Carrot, diced
- 2 stalks Celery, diced
- 1 lb Yukon Potatoes, diced
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1/4 cup Chives, fresh
Instructions
- Cut the corn kernels from the cobs, reserving the cobs.
- In a large pot, combine chicken broth, milk, and heavy cream with the corn cobs. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove and discard the corn cobs.
- In a Dutch oven, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving drippings.
- Sauté the chopped onion, carrot, and celery in the bacon drippings for 7-8 minutes until soft.
- Add the diced Yukon potatoes, corn kernels, sea salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the pot.
- Pour in the corn stock. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasonings. Ladle the chowder into bowls and garnish with crispy bacon bits and fresh chives.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and use smoked paprika.
- For a dairy-free version, use almond milk and coconut milk or additional vegetable broth.
- Optional: Drizzle with lime juice before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months in freezer-safe containers.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of milk if needed for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg