Corn Chowder With Bacon And Green Chiles Recipe

Name: Corn Chowder With Bacon And Green Chiles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ears of corn, raw (approx. 8 cups of corn); 4 slices of thick-cut bacon, diced; 1 yellow onion, diced; olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or a large pinch, dried); 2 sprigs fresh oregano (or a large pinch, dried); 4 cups chicken broth; 1 4 oz. can roasted green chile peppers (ie: hatch chiles); salt; pepper; Garnish: sour cream, lime wedges, cilantro, cheese

Servings: persons

8 ears of corn, raw (approx. 8 cups of corn)
4 slices of thick-cut bacon, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 sprigs fresh thyme (or a large pinch, dried)
2 sprigs fresh oregano (or a large pinch, dried)
4 cups chicken broth
1 4 oz. can roasted green chile peppers (ie: hatch chiles)
salt
pepper
Garnish: sour cream, lime wedges, cilantro, cheese

1
Cut kernels off corn cobs, and then run the back off the knife or a scrape a spoon along cobs to get the last of the liquidy goodness out of the cobs. Set aside.
2
Heat a stockpot or dutch oven over medium, and add bacon and onions. Cook until onions are translucent and starting to brown, and bacon is cooked through (it won't necessarily be crispy). Add the garlic, thyme, oregano (and olive oil, if necessary), and cook a few more minutes. Add corn and green chiles, and stir to combine. Add broth, and turn heat to medium-high, bring to a boil.
3
Add lime juice, and reduce heat to low. Salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 20-30 minutes.
4
Remove from heat, and (carefully) run immersion blender through soup one or two times. You don't want to fully blend, but want about 1/2 blended, half still chunky. You could also scoop 2-3 cups of the soup into a blender, blend until smooth, and stir back in. Be careful blending hot soups, it could splatter.
5
Server with sour cream, lime wedges, cilantro, and cheese (crumbled cotija or shredded jack would both work)

741

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ears of corn, raw (approx. 8 cups of corn), 4 slices of thick-cut bacon, diced, 1 yellow onion, diced, olive oil, and more.

Yes, Corn Chowder With Bacon And Green Chiles 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.

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Corn Chowder With Bacon And Green Chiles

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