Smoky Corn Chowder Recipe

Name: Smoky Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: Bacon (sliced) - 8 Ounces (cut into 1/2 in. pieces); Sweet Onion - 1 (Large;chopped); Garlic - 2 Cloves (finally chopped); Smoked Paprika - 1/2 Teaspoon; Crushed Red Pepper - 1/4 Teaspoon; Frozen Corn - 2, 10 ounce packages; Chicken/Veg. Broth - 3 cups (low sodium); Kosher Salt & Black Pepper - 1 Cup half & half; Scallions - 4 (thinly sliced; diagonally); Baguette - 1 (sliced & toasted)

Servings: persons

Bacon (sliced) - 8 Ounces (cut into 1/2 in. pieces)
Sweet Onion - 1 (Large;chopped)
Garlic - 2 Cloves (finally chopped)
Smoked Paprika - 1/2 Teaspoon
Crushed Red Pepper - 1/4 Teaspoon
Frozen Corn - 2, 10 ounce packages
Chicken/Veg. Broth - 3 cups (low sodium)
Kosher Salt & Black Pepper - 1 Cup half & half
Scallions - 4 (thinly sliced; diagonally)
Baguette - 1 (sliced & toasted)

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1. Cook the bacon in a large saucepan (or Dutch oven) over medium heat until crisp (6-8 minutes)
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2. Transfer to a paper tower-lined plate
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3. Spoon off and discard all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings and return the pan to medium heat
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4. Add the onion & cook (stirring occasionally, until soft); 5-7 minutes.
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5. Add the Garlic, paprika, and red pepper. COOK - stirring for 2 minutes.
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6. Stir in the corn, broth and half&half and bring to a BOIL.
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7. Reduce heat & simmer for 15 minutes.
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8. Transfer half the soup to a blender & puree until smooth
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9. Return to the pot and stir in the 1/2 teaspoon each salt & pepper
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10. Divide the soup among bowls & top with the scallions & bacon.
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11. Serve with bread (if using)

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Bacon (sliced) - 8 Ounces (cut into 1/2 in. pieces), Sweet Onion - 1 (Large;chopped), Garlic - 2 Cloves (finally chopped), Smoked Paprika - 1/2 Teaspoon, and more.

Yes, Smoky 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.

Smoky Corn Chowder

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