Smoky Fresh Corn Chowder Recipe

Name: Smoky Fresh Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 3 -4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 4 large corn cobs, kernels cut off the cobs and cobs reserved; 5 cups chicken broth; ½ cup heavy cream; 3 tablespoons flour; 4 -5 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, grated; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional); salt and pepper

Servings: persons

3 -4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
4 large corn cobs, kernels cut off the cobs and cobs reserved
5 cups chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons flour
4 -5 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, grated
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
salt and pepper

1
Heat a heavy soup pot over medium heat.
2
Add the bacon and fry until crisp.
3
Remove bacon and reserve, leaving the drippings.
4
Add the onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 8 minutes.
5
Add the garlic and corn, salt lightly, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
6
Using a box grater, grate the corn cobs over the soup to extract the starchy pulp.
7
Add the chicken stock and bring to a near boil.
8
Simmer the soup until the corn has lots its raw taste, 8 to 10 minutes.
9
Whisk the cream and flour together in a small bowl.
10
Add to the soup and heat for 10 minutes, under salting the soup slightly, to taste.
11
Stir the cheese into the soup, in a couple of batches, until it melts.
12
Stir in the mustard and season with pepper.
13
Serve hot, garnished with crumbled bacon.

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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: 3 -4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, 4 large corn cobs, kernels cut off the cobs and cobs reserved, and more.

Yes, Smoky Fresh 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 Fresh Corn Chowder

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