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Corn chowder in a bowl.
4.56 from 9 votes

Corn Chowder

Sweet corn season is here, and you'll love this cheesy corn chowder recipe made with fresh ears of corn, cheddar cheese, potatoes and bacon. Enjoy!
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Total 45 minutes
Fat 34
Carbs 23
Protein 16
Yield 8

Ingredients

  • 8 slices bacon uncooked and chopped
  • ½ medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 lb. yukon gold potatoes diced into ~1-inch chunks
  • 4-5 ears fresh corn cut off the cob ~4 cups
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese + more for serving
  • ¼ cup green onion thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Heat a Dutch oven over medium/high heat. Add the chopped up bacon and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until crispy.
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  • Remove the bacon and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon fat.
  • Add the onion and reserved bacon fat back and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper and cook for an additional minute.
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  • Next, add the potatoes, corn, and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, uncovered.
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  • Stir in the heavy cream and 1.5 cups of the cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted and then let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes. Finally, stir in the bacon and mix to combine.
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  • Serve in a bowl garnished with additional cheddar and green onions.
    Corn chowder in a bowl.

Tips & Notes

  • If corn is not in season, use equal amounts of frozen corn.
  • We left the skin on our Yukon gold potatoes. Red potatoes could be used in place of yukon golds. If you don’t like skin on your potatoes, feel free to peel them.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 34g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g