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Corn Chowder

Corn Chowder is a creamy, flavorful soup that's delicious any time of year. Made with fresh sweet corn, russet potatoes, red pepper, and a healthy dose of bacon, it's packed with the most amazing flavor and sure to keep you coming back for more.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8
Calories: 463kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. bacon
  • 1 red pepper chopped
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1/4 c. all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 4 c. chicken broth
  • 4 c. fresh sweet corn
  • 3 c. potatoes cubed
  • 1 c. heavy cream
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper optional

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375°. Cook bacon 10-15 minutes, until cooked through but not crispy.
  2. Remove from oven and chop (*reserve 2 Tbsp. bacon drippings).
  3. In large soup pot on medium heat, add bacon drippings, onion, and red pepper. Saute until onion is tender.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Add flour, salt, and pepper and cook for 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
  5. Add chicken broth slowly, whisking constantly.
  6. Add potatoes, corn, and cooked bacon. Bring mixture to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  8. Stir in heavy cream
  9. Season with additional salt & pepper; add cayenne pepper to taste.
  10. Garnish with shredded cheese and chopped green onion.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 1339mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g