Name: Corn Chowder with Bacon
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 3 slices center-cut bacon; 1 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1 cup chopped onion; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups fresh corn kernels (3-4 ears); 3 tablespoons water, divided; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided; 0.25 cup dry white wine; 8 ounces Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced; 5 sprigs fresh thyme, plus leaves for garnish; 0.25 cup half-and-half; 0.5 tablespoon butter; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper

Corn Chowder with Bacon

5.0

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4 Reviews

Pureeing some of the corn-and-potato mixture in a blender gives this soup rich creaminess without much cream. Red bell pepper imparts a beautiful golden hue to the chowder (and is a great source of vitamin C). For a final touch, a little bacon crumbled over this easy corn chowder recipe goes a long way.

Joyce Hendley, M.S.

Updated on July 22, 2019

Prep Time:

45 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 cups

Nutrition Profile:

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Ingredients

3 slices center-cut bacon
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups fresh corn kernels (3-4 ears)
3 tablespoons water, divided
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
¼ cup dry white wine
8 ounces Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
5 sprigs fresh thyme, plus leaves for garnish
¼ cup half-and-half
½ tablespoon butter
½ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

Cook bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat until crisp, 8 to 9 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving 1 Tbsp. drippings in the pan. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic to the pan; cook, stirring often, until browned and tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the bell pepper mixture to a medium bowl; set aside. Add corn, 2 Tbsp. water, and salt to the pan; cook, stirring often, until the corn is golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1 Tbsp. water, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits.
Return the bell pepper mixture to the pan. Stir in flour; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in 1/4 cup broth and wine; cook, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen browned bits, for 1 minute. Stir in potatoes, the remaining 1 3/4 cups broth, and thyme. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, 15 to 18 minutes.
Remove and discard the thyme sprigs. Transfer 2 cups of the soup to a blender. Remove center piece of lid (to let steam escape), secure the lid on the blender, and cover with a kitchen towel. Puree until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Return the blended soup to the pan. Stir in half-and-half and butter. Divide between 4 bowls; sprinkle with pepper and garnish with the crumbled bacon and thyme leaves, if desired.

Tips

EW-IMPORT][ServingSize] 1 cup

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

220	Calories
6g	Fat
34g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 220
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 34g	12%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 9g	17%
Total Fat 6g	7%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 11mg	4%
Vitamin A 1403IU	28%
Vitamin C 62mg	68%
Folate 70mcg	18%
Sodium 432mg	19%
Calcium 46mg	4%
Iron 2mg	8%
Magnesium 55mg	13%
Potassium 652mg	14%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.