The Best Corn Chowder Recipe

Name: The Best Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled into small pieces; 1 tablespoon oil; 1/3 cup onion, minced (preferable green onion); 1/2 cup celery, diced; 1/2 cup carrot, finely chopped; 4 cups potatoes, diced; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups boiling water; 15 1/4 ounces whole kernel corn, drained; 14 3/4 ounces cream-style corn; 12 ounces evaporated milk; 2 tablespoons butter; 6 saltine crackers, rolled fine; 1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced (or 1 T. dried parsley); white pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled into small pieces
1 tablespoon oil
1/3 cup onion, minced (preferable green onion)
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup carrot, finely chopped
4 cups potatoes, diced
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups boiling water
15 1/4 ounces whole kernel corn, drained
14 3/4 ounces cream-style corn
12 ounces evaporated milk
2 tablespoons butter
6 saltine crackers, rolled fine
1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced (or 1 T. dried parsley)
white pepper, to taste

1
Cook bacon and break into small pieces. Set aside.
2
In a heavy saucepan over low heat, saute onion, celery and carrots in 1 T. of oil (or in 1 T. bacon drippings) until they begin to soften. (approx 5 minutes).
3
Add potatoes, salt and water. (You may need to add more water if the potatoes are not completely immersed - just add enough to immerse the potatoes.). Cover and cook gently until potatoes are tender. (approx. 15-20 minutes).
4
Add corn, cream-style corn, milk, butter, and cracker crumbs. Heat to serving temperature without boiling.
5
Stir in bacon pieces.
6
Just before serving, add parsley and a generous grind of white pepper (to taste).

2029

kcal

Calories

183

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled into small pieces, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/3 cup onion, minced (preferable green onion), 1/2 cup celery, diced, and more.

Yes, The Best 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.

The Best Corn Chowder

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