Ingredients
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- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups peeled and diced potatoes
- 4 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional
- Fresh chopped chives, for serving
- Additional shredded cheese, for serving
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crisp, then remove and set aside, leaving some grease in the pot.
- Add the butter and diced onion to the pot. Cook for 4–5 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture, stirring until well coated, and cook for about 1 minute.
- Slowly add the chicken broth while stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Incorporate potatoes, corn, salt, pepper, thyme, and smoked paprika. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- For a thicker chowder, blend a portion of the soup directly in the pot or transfer some to a blender and return it to the pot after blending.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese (if using), cooking on low heat until the cheese melts. Avoid boiling vigorously after adding cream.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve in bowls topped with crispy bacon, shredded cheese, and chopped chives.
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Feel free to add vegetables like carrots or celery for extra flavor.
Use a dairy-free cream alternative for a lighter version.
Fresh chives can be substituted with green onions for a different taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg