Creole Corn Chowder Recipe

Name: Creole Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon; 1 onion, diced; 1/2 red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 green bell pepper, diced; 2 celery ribs, diced; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 bay leaf, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 lb tasso, chopped (or smoked sausage or ham if you can't get tasso); 2 large carrots, diced; 1/2 lb red potatoes, chopped; 1 lb corn kernel, frozen, thawed; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans creamed corn; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken stock or (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 3 green onions, chopped

Servings: persons

4 slices bacon
1 onion, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf, crushed
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 lb tasso, chopped (or smoked sausage or ham if you can't get tasso)
2 large carrots, diced
1/2 lb red potatoes, chopped
1 lb corn kernel, frozen, thawed
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans creamed corn
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken stock or (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
3 green onions, chopped

1
In a large skillet over medium heat, fry the bacon until crisp and set aside.
2
Saute the onion, bell peppers, and celery in 2 tablespoons bacon drippings 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Add the minced garlic, black and cayenne pepper, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and tasso and cook for 1 minute.
4
While the vegetables are sauteeing, add the crumbled cooked bacon, carrots, potatoes, corn, creamed corn and chicken stock to your crock pot.
5
Transfer the sauteed veggie mixture to the crock pot.
6
Stir to mix, cover and cook on high for 6-7 hours.
7
Turn crock pot to high and add the cream and green onion and cook an additional 30 minutes.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon, 1 onion, diced, 1/2 red bell pepper, diced, 1/2 green bell pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Creole Corn 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creole Corn Chowder

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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