the best corn chowder

Abingdon, VA
Updated on Apr 28, 2013

I took ordinary Corn Chowder and took it over the top by adding layers of flavor.

prep time
cook time
method Stove Top
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups celery, diced
  • 8 cups potatoes, diced
  • 2 cups onions, chopped
  • 32 ounces low sodium chicken broth
  • 8 slices salt pork bacon, diced
  • 4 oz cans chopped green chilis, drained
  • 5 - ears of fresh corn, removed from the cob
  • 1 quart milk
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper, add more to taste
  • - salt to tasted
  • - fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • - cheddar cheese, shredded for garnish
  • 4 - 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled for garnish
  • 6 tablespoons instant mashed potatoes to thicken

How To Make the best corn chowder

  • Step 1
    Sautee the chopped salt pork until done. Remove most of the fat leaving about 2 tablespoons. Add the onions and celery sauté until tender.
  • Step 2
    Add chicken broth to the pot, then the potatoes and cook until tender. Do not over cook.
  • Step 3
    Add the corn and cook about 5 to 7 mins. TIP: I have started removing corn from the cob with my electric knife.
  • Step 4
    Add the half and half along with the butter and all spices. Add the instant mashed potatoes to thicken. Simmer on low until the flavors marry.
  • Step 5
    Serve this with bacon and cheddar cheese garnish.

Discover More

Category: Chowders
Category: Other Soups
Keyword: #corn
Keyword: #chowder
Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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