Easy and Yummy Corn Chowder Recipe

Name: Easy and Yummy Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 4 (15 ounce) cans corn, drained; 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 in. pieces (optional); 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups low sodium chicken broth or 2 (15 ounce) cans broth; 2 medium red potatoes, cut into 1/4 in. pieces; 1 teaspoon thyme; 2 cups milk; 1 cup heavy cream or 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; shredded cheddar cheese, for topping

Servings: persons

4 (15 ounce) cans corn, drained
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 in. pieces (optional)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups low sodium chicken broth or 2 (15 ounce) cans broth
2 medium red potatoes, cut into 1/4 in. pieces
1 teaspoon thyme
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream or 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
shredded cheddar cheese, for topping

1
Chop onion, set aside.
2
In a food processor, puree 2 cans of corn so that it is a little chunky.
3
Set aside.
4
In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook bacon for about 6 minutes or until crisp.
5
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper-towel lined plate.
6
Add onion to pot and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until golden brown.
7
If you did not make the bacon, drizzle the pan with olive oil before adding the onion.
8
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
9
Add flour and stir constantly for 2 minutes.
10
Whisk in chicken broth.
11
Add potatoes, thyme, milk (regular milk at this time), and pureed corn.
12
Bring to a boil.
13
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
14
Using a potato masher, press down on the potatoes 4 to 5 times.
15
Stir in cooked bacon.
16
In a food processor, pulse the remaining 2 cans of corn for about 3-5 seconds, depending on the consistency that you like.
17
Add the rest of the corn and heavy cream and cook an additional 5 minutes.
18
Stir in salt and pepper.
19
Ladle chowder into bowls.
20
Top each serving with a little cheddar cheese.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (15 ounce) cans corn, drained, 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 in. pieces (optional), 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Easy and Yummy 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.

Easy and Yummy Corn Chowder

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