Corn and Cheddar Chowder Recipe

Name: Corn and Cheddar Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 4 bacon, slices, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 large boiling potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice; ½ cup heavy cream; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels; 12 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated; salt & pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

4 bacon, slices, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
1 large boiling potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
½ cup heavy cream
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels
12 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated
salt & pepper, to taste

1
Cook bacon in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp and transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
2
Add onion and butter to fat in pan and cook, stirring, until onion is softened.
3
Add cumin and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
4
Add flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
5
Whisk in broth and bring to a boil, whisking occasionally.
6
Add potato and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 8 minutes.
7
Stir in cream and corn and return to a simmer.
8
Add Cheddar, stirring just until cheese is melted (do not let boil), and season generously with salt & pepper.
9
Serve topped with bacon.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 bacon, slices, cut into 3/4-inch pieces, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Corn and Cheddar Chowder falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Corn and Cheddar Chowder

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