corn chowder with bacon

Name: Corn Chowder with Bacon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 slice(s) bacon; 1 large onion, chopped finely; 1 pound(s) potatoes - red or yellow, peeled and cubed; 1 large red pepper, seeded and chopped; 6 cup(s) chicken or veggie broth (i use water and bouillon powder); 2 thyme sprigs, if fresh (about 1/2 tsp dried); 4 cup(s) corn kernels (from about 8 ears or use frozen); 1/2 cup(s) milk (1% or richer, can use some 1/2 & 1/2); 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon(s) white pepper, or to taste; 1 tablespoon(s) minced chives and parsley, to garnish

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Carolyn Haas

Whitewater, WI

Updated on Oct 21, 2021

I love fresh corn on the cob, but rarely buy enough extra to make into corn chowder. So I use frozen corn - plus then you don't have to wait until fresh corn is in season!

Rate

prep time 20 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 slices bacon
1 large onion, chopped finely
1 pound potatoes - red or yellow, peeled and cubed
1 large red pepper, seeded and chopped
6 cups chicken or veggie broth (i use water and bouillon powder)
2 thyme sprigs, if fresh (about 1/2 tsp dried)
4 cups corn kernels (from about 8 ears or use frozen)
1/2 cup milk (1% or richer, can use some 1/2 & 1/2)
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon white pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon minced chives and parsley, to garnish

How To Make corn chowder with bacon

Step 1

Fry bacon in a large soup pot over medium heat until crisp. Remove and reserve. Remove some of the bacon grease, if desired, or keep it all in.

Step 2

Add onions to bacon grease and saute until softened but not brown. Add potato cubes, saute a few more minutes and then add the red pepper, saute another minute or so.
Step 3

Raise the heat and add the stock and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender. About 15-20 minutes. Fish out thyme sprigs, if using.
Step 4

Use an immersion blender to partially smooth the soup. Or remove about 1/4 of the soup and whiz in a blender, then return to pot.
Step 5

Add the corn and milk (or milk and 1/2&1/2 mixture). Simmer for about 5 more minutes. Crumble bacon and mix into soup. Add salt and pepper and taste for seasoning.
Step 6

Sprinkle chopped chives and/or parsley on top of each bowl to serve.
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