Description
Creamy, cozy, and loaded with sweet corn, crispy bacon, and tender potatoes, this corn chowder recipe is everything you want in a comforting bowl of soup. It’s an easy dinner idea that comes together in under an hour and works with fresh, frozen, or canned corn. Whether you’re looking for a hearty lunch or a satisfying weeknight meal, this quick recipe is both family-friendly and flexible. Great for meal prep and perfect for any season, this chowder is one of those go-to food ideas you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
8 slices bacon
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
3 cups diced Yukon Gold potatoes
4 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pot.
2. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
3. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to coat. Cook for 2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
4. Gradually pour in broth, stirring constantly until smooth.
5. Add diced potatoes and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
6. Stir in the corn and heavy cream. Simmer for 5–7 minutes without boiling.
7. Add cheese (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted and season to taste.
8. Stir in cooked bacon and fresh herbs. Serve hot, garnished with extra herbs or cheese if desired.
Notes
For a thicker chowder, blend a portion with an immersion blender before serving.
Make it vegetarian by skipping the bacon and using smoked paprika for flavor.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days; the flavor improves over time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: corn chowder, easy soup recipe, quick dinner, creamy chowder, comfort food