This hearty corn chowder is the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings. Made with sweet corn, potatoes, bacon, and creamy broth, this soup is a crowd-pleaser. Serve it with crusty bread for a satisfying meal that will warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
- 6 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- 4 cups of frozen corn kernels
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
- In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon from the pot and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
- Add onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until softened.
- Stir in chicken broth, corn, and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until creamy. Alternatively, transfer half of the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and return to the pot.
- Stir in cream and cooked bacon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Interesting Facts
Corn chowder is a traditional American soup that dates back to the early 19th century.
Corn chowder typically includes ingredients like corn, potatoes, and bacon, but variations may include seafood or other vegetables as well.