Description
This Creamy Corn Chowder is the definition of ultimate comfort — rich, velvety, and full of tender potatoes, sweet corn, and smoky bacon. One spoonful and you’ll understand why it became my go-to cozy meal for any season.
Ingredients
4 slices bacon, diced
1 tbsp butter
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp chopped parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
1. In a large pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving 1 tbsp of bacon fat in the pot.
2. Add butter to the pot and sauté onion until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
3. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add potatoes, corn, broth, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
6. Use an immersion blender to blend about half the soup, leaving some chunks for texture.
7. Stir in milk and cream, then simmer gently for 3–4 more minutes — do not boil.
8. Return bacon to the pot and stir to combine.
9. Taste and adjust seasoning.
10. Serve hot, garnished with parsley or chives.
Notes
🌽 Comfort Tips & Variations:
1. **Bacon Lovers’ Corn Chowder** – Double the bacon and use bacon fat for the roux.
2. **Southwest Corn Chowder** – Add diced green chiles, cumin, and a sprinkle of cheese.
3. **Seafood Corn Chowder** – Stir in shrimp or crab meat for a coastal twist.
4. **Vegetarian Corn Chowder** – Skip bacon and use butter or olive oil with veggie broth.
5. **Lighter Version** – Replace cream with half-and-half or blend extra potatoes for natural creaminess.
Creamy, hearty, and endlessly customizable — this chowder is pure comfort in a bowl.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: creamy corn chowder, comfort food, cozy soup, bacon corn chowder, easy dinner, hearty soup