Summertime Corn Chowder Recipe

Name: Summertime Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 medium ears of corn, husks and silk removed; 4 slices bacon, cut up into pieces; 1 medium red onion, chopped; 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons flour; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 lb red potatoes, cut into pieces (6 medium); 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth; 2 cups half-and-half or 2 cups light cream; 2 small ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped; thinly sliced basil leaves

Servings: persons

6 medium ears of corn, husks and silk removed
4 slices bacon, cut up into pieces
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 tablespoons flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 lb red potatoes, cut into pieces (6 medium)
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 cups half-and-half or 2 cups light cream
2 small ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
thinly sliced basil leaves

1
Cut kernels from corncobs (about 3 cups) reserving 3 corncobs; discard remaining corncobs.
2
In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook bacon over med.
3
heat until browned.
4
Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain, crumble.
5
To bacon drippings in Dutch oven, add onion and jalapeno and cook, stirring, unil onion is tender, about 5 minute Add garlic, cook 1 minute longer.
6
Stir in flour, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring 1 minute.
7
Stir in potatoes, corncobs, broth, and half and half; heat to boiling over high heat.
8
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
9
Discard corncobs; stir in corn kernels and heat through.
10
Transfer chowder to warm tureen.
11
Stir in tomatoes and sprinkle with bacon and basil.

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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: 6 medium ears of corn, husks and silk removed, 4 slices bacon, cut up into pieces, 1 medium red onion, chopped, 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Summertime 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.

Summertime Corn Chowder

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