Corn Chowder with Fresh Corn
A creamy corn chowder made with fresh corn, red potatoes, and plenty of cream.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 162kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ears fresh corn (raw and cut off the cob)
- 1 qt chicken broth or stock
- 6 slices bacon (finely chopped)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 medium green pepper (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus additional, to taste)
- ½ teaspoon pepper (plus additional, to taste)
- 1 lb. red potatoes (scrubbed and diced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Cook the bacon. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon and drain on a paper towel, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
- Sauté vegetables. Add the corn kernels, diced onion, diced pepper, salt, and black pepper to the bacon fat. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 8 minutes, until the onions and peppers are soft.
- Add potatoes and broth. Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring the pot to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce to simmer, and cook for about 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender when poked with a fork.
- Finish with cream and bacon. Add the cream and cooked bacon back into the pot. Heat over medium until warmed through.
- Season to taste. Test for seasonings and add more salt and pepper as desired.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh corn on the cob if you can. To easily get the kernels off, stand the cob upright in a big bowl and cut downwards with a sharp knife.
You can use fresh, frozen, or canned corn for this recipe.
You can also add other veggies to this chowder, like Yukon Gold and sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and more.
Keep an eye on the potatoes while they cook. They should be soft but not falling apart. Check them with a fork after 10-12 minutes to make sure they don't overcook.
Make sure to cook the bacon until it's nice and crispy. This adds a good texture to the chowder and makes sure the bacon flavor is evenly spread.
If you want the chowder to be a bit sweeter, add a teaspoon of sugar or honey. This can bring out the natural sweetness of the corn.
Nutrition
Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 747mg | Potassium: 395mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 437IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg