Creamy Creamy Potato Corn Chowder Recipe

Potato corn chowder in a dark bowl on a dark surface.

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Creamy Creamy Potato Corn Chowder Recipe

Experience the magic of Yukon Golds, sweet corn, and smoky bacon in our ultimate Potato Corn Chowder recipe. Comfort in every spoonful!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Course: Main Dish, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon, corn, potatoes

Servings:

Calories: 432kcal

Ingredients

4 cup Corn fresh, or frozen
2 Yukon Gold potatoes peeled, chopped
4 strips Bacon
1/2 Onion Medium, diced
3 stalks Celery diced
2 Carrot diced
2 cloves Garlic minced
4 Cup Chicken stock or chicken broth
1 Cup Heavy whipping cream
2 Bay Leaf
1/4 tsp Thyme
1/4 cup Flour
1/2 tsp Kosher salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

Cut or chop the bacon into small pieces using kitchen shears or a sharp knife and cook until crispy over medium high heat in a dutch oven or large pot. Remove the bacon and set aside. Discard all but two tablespoons of bacon grease.
4 strips Bacon
Add the onion, celery and carrot. Saute for about 7 minutes over medium heat.
1/2 Onion, 3 stalks Celery, 2 Carrot
Add the garlic and saute for an additional 30 seconds or so until fragrant.
2 cloves Garlic
Add the flour and mix well to combine. Cook for approximately 1 to 2 minutes to cook the flour out.
1/4 cup Flour
Add the chicken stock and stir, scraping the bottom of the pot to get up any bits (flavor!). Cook for a couple of minutes.
4 Cup Chicken stock
Add the corn, potatoes, bacon, bay leaf, thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
4 cup Corn, 2 Yukon Gold potatoes, 2 Bay Leaf, 1/4 tsp Thyme, 1/2 tsp Kosher salt, 1/2 tsp Black pepper
Remove the soup from the heat and add the heavy cream. Stir to combine well and heat the heavy cream through. Give it a taste and season with additional salt and pepper to your preference.
1 Cup Heavy whipping cream
Optionally, garnish with some chopped flat leaf parsley and reserved bacon (see tips). Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Leftover Potato Corn Chowder?

Before storing, allow the chowder to come to room temperature. Transfer the cooled chowder to an airtight container. Properly stored, the chowder will last for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.

This soup does not freeze well due to the heavy cream.

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