Description
This creamy corn chowder is a hearty and comforting soup made with sweet corn, tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and a rich, flavorful broth. It’s perfect for a cozy meal and easy to make with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 6 strips bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving about 2 Tbsp of bacon fat in the pot.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes or until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Add diced potatoes, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Add the corn and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
- Stir in the heavy cream and half of the cooked bacon. Simmer for 2-3 more minutes until heated through. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with remaining bacon and chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes or use an immersion blender for a few seconds.
- You can use fresh, frozen, or canned corn based on availability.
- Smoked paprika adds a subtle smoky flavor, but you can substitute with regular paprika if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
