Description
Corn Chowder is the epitome of comfort food, offering a delightful blend of creamy sweetness from fresh corn, savory notes from smoky bacon, and aromatic herbs. This hearty chowder warms you from the inside out, making it perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 4 slices bacon (optional)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and leave drippings in the pot.
- Sauté diced onions and garlic in the drippings until translucent.
- Add diced potatoes and stir for 5 minutes.
- Pour in broth and corn; bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in cream and thyme; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with crumbled bacon (if using) and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg