A comforting and hearty corn chowder perfect for warming up on a chilly day. This recipe combines sweet corn, potatoes, and bacon for a deliciously rich and creamy soup.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
30min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 8 slices bacon
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 stalks celery
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups corn
- 2 cups milk
- 1 onion
- 4 cups potato
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Directions
Step 1
In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
Step 2
Add the butter to the pot with the bacon fat. Once melted, add the chopped onion and celery. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in the diced potatoes, corn, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in the milk, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Step 5
Crumble the cooked bacon and stir it into the chowder. Serve hot.