Bacon corn chowder: A creamy delight for dinner!
Bacon corn chowder is a creamy and hearty soup that combines the sweetness of corn with the savory flavor of bacon, making it a perfect dish for dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 3 cups of corn (fresh or frozen)
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the corn and diced potatoes to the pot, followed by the chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with crispy bacon and chopped chives.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra flavor.
- This chowder can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg