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A bowl of summer corn chowder
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Summer Corn Chowder

This is the perfect chowder for summer. This creamy chowder is loaded with fresh sweet corn and topped with crispy bacon.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon, chowder, corn, creamy, garlic, green onion, Healthy, low calorie, onion, soup, summer
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 187kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 8 ears corn kernels cut off
  • 1 lb red potatoes diced
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ heavy cream
  • green onion for topping

Instructions

  • Heat a large pot over medium heat and cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Move the bacon to a paper towel lined plate and set aside. Drain ⅔ of the bacon grease from the pot, leave the rest.
  • Return the pot to the stove and add the onion and garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent. Add the flour and stir until the onions are well coated. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth.
  • Increase the heat to high. Add the corn, potatoes, thyme, salt and pepper. Allow to come to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer for approximately 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
  • Add the heavy cream and simmer for 5 more minutes. Serve with the bacon and green onion if desired.

Nutrition

Sodium: 1071mg | Calcium: 27mg | Vitamin C: 22.6mg | Sugar: 2g | Fiber: 2g | Potassium: 581mg | Cholesterol: 15mg | Calories: 187kcal | Saturated Fat: 3g | Fat: 9g | Protein: 6g | Carbohydrates: 20g | Iron: 1.3mg