Potato Corn Chowder with Bacon Recipe
Thick, creamy, and packed with flavor, our Potato Corn Chowder with Bacon is loaded with cheese, corn, and crispy bacon. Ready in just over 30 minutes, it’s a quick and hearty delight!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 311kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 1 leek rinsed well and diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 cup whole milk or half and half
- 4 cup chicken broth or (1) 32oz box of chicken broth
- 3 russet potatoes rinsed, peeled (optional) and cubed into 1/4"-1/2" chunks
- 2 cup fresh corn or frozen
- 1 tsp kosher salt + a pinch for sweating
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or less, depending on personal taste
- 3 slices thick-cut bacon cooked until crisp and diced
- 1/2 cup medium-sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 1 tsp parsley minced, (optional)
Instructions
- Set a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add butter and melt. When the butter has melted, add the onion and leek. Add a pinch of salt to help the onion and leek sweat, and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender and transparent. Add garlic and corn and cook for 2-3 more minutes.
- Sprinkle in flour and whisk. Slowly add chicken broth and then milk. Turn the heat up to medium-high, then add potatoes. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Simmer for 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Once the potatoes are tender and the soup has thickened, remove from the heat. Add in cheddar cheese (and parsley) and stir until incorporated. Spoon into individual bowls and top with crisp bacon pieces. Serve immediately.
Notes
-This soup reheats really well. I usually add a bit of water to it before reheating.
STORE Potato Corn Chowder in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
To REHEAT, thaw in the refrigerator overnight if frozen. Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through. For a quicker option, microwave in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every minute until hot. Add a splash of milk or broth if the chowder is too thick.
Nutrition
Serving: 6serving | Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 1.197mg | Potassium: 763mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 610IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 2mg
