Corn chowder is a classic American dish that is perfect for a cold day. It is a hearty and flavorful soup that is made with fresh corn, potatoes, and bacon. Corn chowder can be made in a variety of ways, but the most common ingredients include: corn, potatoes, onions, celery, carrots, bacon, and milk. Some recipes also call for the addition of other ingredients, such as cheese or seafood. Corn chowder is a delicious and satisfying soup that is sure to please everyone at your table.
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GRANDMA'S CORN CHOWDER
My husband's grandmother used to make this chowder for him when he was a child. When we got married, she passed the recipe onto me. Enjoy!
Provided by CKINCAID1
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders Corn Chowder Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat, and cook until crisp. Drain and crumble, reserving about 2 tablespoons drippings in the pot.
- Mix potatoes and onion into the pot with the crumbled bacon and reserved drippings. Cook and stir 5 minutes. Pour in the water, and stir in corn. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cover pot. Simmer 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until potatoes are tender.
- Warm the half-and-half in a small saucepan until it bubbles. Remove from heat before it boils, and mix into the chowder just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 26.4 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 972.3 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
CORN CHOWDER I
Warm and soothing corn chowder with the salty bite of crisp bacon. This warms up well in the microwave and even tastes better a day old. I also freeze it in small batches. This makes a big pot of chowder but, it can easily be cut in half.
Provided by Cindy Granger
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders Corn Chowder Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Boil potatoes in salted water until soft. Drain. Mash half of the potatoes and set aside.
- Fry the bacon until very crisp. Crumple the bacon and set aside.
- Fry the onion inn the bacon grease until translucent and soft.
- Dump the cooked onions into a large stockpot. Add the flour and heat until the mixture is bubbly and the flour is well dissolved. Add the milk and bring to a boil over medium-low heat, stirring frequently. You need to watch your pot pretty carefully while bringing to a boil and heating. The bottom tends to easily scorch. Once boiling add the salt, pepper, bacon, corn and all the potatoes. (If desired reserve some of the bacon for the garnish.)
- Heat soup until hot. Serve garnished with a dash of paprika, a sprinkling of cheddar cheese and some crumbled bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.1 calories, Carbohydrate 51.3 g, Cholesterol 49.5 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 951.1 mg, Sugar 14.3 g
EASY CORN CHOWDER I
This is a quick and easy soup that won't let you down.
Provided by carol
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders Corn Chowder Recipes
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute the bacon and onions together until onions are tender, about 7 minutes. Add the corn, potatoes, soup, milk, and salt and pepper. Raise heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer about 25 to 35 minutes or until the potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.8 calories, Carbohydrate 60.4 g, Cholesterol 44.9 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1465.2 mg, Sugar 19.5 g
CORN CHOWDER
Provided by Nancy Fuller
Categories appetizer
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Add the bacon to the bottom of a large heavy soup pot set over medium heat. Stir until the bacon is crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove to a paper-towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon. Add the butter and once melted, toss in the garlic, celery, carrots and onions, and saute until nice and tender, about 6 minutes. Season the mixture with salt and pepper, and sprinkle in the flour and stir until light colored and pasty, another 2 minutes. Slowly pour in the chicken stock, and then stir in the corn, potatoes and thyme, and bring to boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the potatoes and corn kernels until just tender, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
- Pour in the milk and simmer for 20 minutes more. Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly before serving.
CHEDDAR CORN CHOWDER
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 1h1m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, cook the bacon and olive oil until the bacon is crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and reserve. Reduce the heat to medium, add the onions and butter to the fat, and cook for 10 minutes, until the onions are translucent.
- Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, and turmeric and cook for 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock and potatoes, bring to a boil, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. If using fresh corn, cut the kernels off the cob and blanch them for 3 minutes in boiling salted water. Drain. (If using frozen corn you can skip this step.) Add the corn to the soup, then add the half-and-half and cheddar. Cook for 5 more minutes, until the cheese is melted. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve hot with a garnish of bacon.
CORN CHOWDER
Make Tyler Florence's Corn Chowder recipe from Food Network, a creamy blend of sweet corn, potatoes and fresh thyme.
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and thyme and cook until the vegetables are good and soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Dust the vegetables with flour and stir to coat everything well. Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Add the cream and the potatoes, bring to a boil and boil hard for about 7 minutes, until the potatoes break down (this will help to thicken the soup and give it a good texture).
- Cut the corn kernels off the cob and add to the soup. Season with salt and pepper and simmer until the corn is soft, about 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the parsley and give it another little drink of olive oil. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve.
BASIC CORN CHOWDER
This is chowder at its simplest: corn, onion, potatoes and milk, with a couple of chopped tomatoes and a handful of parsley to add flavor and color. Starting with bacon and finishing with cream makes a richer version of the dish. But you could easily expand its borders by adding curry powder and ginger, sour cream and cilantro. Or when the potato is replaced by rice and the cream with coconut milk, Southeast Asian seasonings can be added to make a chowder that has little in common with the original, save for its intense corn flavor.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories quick, weekday, soups and stews
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Shuck corn, and use a paring knife to strip kernels into a bowl. Put cobs in a pot with 4 cups water; bring to a boil, cover and simmer while you continue.
- Put butter or oil in a saucepan, and turn heat to medium-high. When butter melts or oil is hot, add onion and potatoes, along with a sprinkling of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion softens, about 5 minutes; add tomatoes and cook, stirring, for another minute or two.
- After corncobs have cooked at least 10 minutes, strain liquid into onion-potato mixture; bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer. When potatoes are tender, add corn kernels and milk, and heat through. Taste, and adjust seasonings. Garnish with the parsley, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 305, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 827 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CORN CHOWDER
Make and share this Corn Chowder recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jeff Hixson
Categories Chowders
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Husk the corn.
- Carefully remove most of the silk by hand and then rub the ears with a towel to finish the job.
- Cut the kernels from the cobs and place in a bowl.
- You should have about 2 cups.
- Using the back of your knife, scrape down the cobs and add the milky substance that oozes out to the corn kernels.
- Heat a 3-to 4-quart heavy pot over low heat and add the diced bacon.
- Once it has rendered a few tablespoons of fat, increase the heat to medium and cook until the bacon is crisp and golden brown.
- Pour off all but one tablespoon of the bacon fat, leaving the bacon in the pot.
- Add the butter, onion, bell pepper, thyme, cumin, and turmeric and sauté, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, for about 8 minutes, until the onion and pepper are tender but not browned.
- Add the corn kernels, potatoes and stock, turn up the heat, cover, and boil vigorously for about 10 minutes.
- Some of the potatoes will have broken up, but most should retain their shape.
- Use the back of your spoon to smash a bit of the corn and potatoes against the side of the pot.
- Reduce the heat to medium and season the chowder with salt and pepper.
- Stir the cornstarch mixture and slowly pour it into the pot, stirring constantly.
- As soon as the chowder has come back to a boil and thickened slightly, remove from the heat and stir in the cream.
- Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- If you are not serving the chowder within the hour, let it cool a bit, then refrigerate; cover the chowder AFTER it has chilled completely.
- Otherwise, let it sit at room temperature for up to an hour, allowing the flavors to meld.
- When ready to serve, reheat the chowder over low heat; don't let it boil.
- Ladle into cups or bowls and sprinkle with the chopped chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 631.7, Fat 43.8, SaturatedFat 22.4, Cholesterol 121.5, Sodium 534.4, Carbohydrate 49.1, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 8.1, Protein 14
CORN CHOWDER
My grandmother and mother made this dish to warm their families during the cold winter months. Nothing chased away a chill like this chowder! Now when it's cold and damp outside, I make this dish and think of these days. Everyone in my household enjoys the delicious warmth of a steaming bowl of Corn Chowder.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until onion is soft.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 760mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
EASY CORN CHOWDER
When I was growing up, my grandfather would often serve steaming bowls of corn chowder. I tried to capture that wonderful flavor and came up with this recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 12-14 servings (about 3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add corn, soup, ham, mushrooms, milk, salt and pepper; heat through, stirring occasionally. Stir in bacon just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 895mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
FRESH CORN CHOWDER
This creamy corn and potato dish is perfect when you yearn for a full-bodied soup with lots of down-home flavor. "I discovered the recipe in a fresh fruit and vegetable cook-book," notes Margaret Olien of New Richmond, Wisconsin. "It really hits the spot on a chilly day."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut corn off the cob; set aside. In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Add the potatoes, water, bouillon, thyme, pepper and corn. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Combine flour and milk until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SIMPLE CORN CHOWDER
On cool fall days, this thick creamy chowder hits the spot as an appetizer or light lunch. -Nancy Johnson, Connersville, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings (about 1-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray. Add onion; cook and stir over medium heat for 4 minutes or until tender. Add 4 cups corn; cook and stir until corn is softened, about 5 minutes. Add 2 cups broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until corn is tender. Cool slightly. , In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth; return all to the pan. Add the red pepper, rosemary, thyme, pepper, cayenne and remaining corn and broth; cook and stir for 10 minutes or until the corn is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
THE BEST CORN CHOWDER
This recipe was given to me by a good friend 15 years ago. I have yet to find a better corn chowder recipe. Anytime I am asked to bring a soup to a church social or other event, this is the soup I aways bring. I always double this recipe - a single recipe is never enough.
Provided by Overton Fam
Categories Chowders
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook bacon and break into small pieces. Set aside.
- In a heavy saucepan over low heat, saute onion, celery and carrots in 1 T. of oil (or in 1 T. bacon drippings) until they begin to soften. (approx 5 minutes).
- Add potatoes, salt and water. (You may need to add more water if the potatoes are not completely immersed - just add enough to immerse the potatoes.). Cover and cook gently until potatoes are tender. (approx. 15-20 minutes).
- Add corn, cream-style corn, milk, butter, and cracker crumbs. Heat to serving temperature without boiling.
- Stir in bacon pieces.
- Just before serving, add parsley and a generous grind of white pepper (to taste).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.8, Fat 28.1, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 55.3, Sodium 1645.4, Carbohydrate 81.3, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 8.7, Protein 17.2
CORN CHOWDER
Looking for a tasty side dish? Then check out this flavorful corn chowder that can be made ready in 35 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In 3-quart saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Drain fat, reserving 3 tablespoons in saucepan. Drain bacon on paper towels; set aside.
- Cook onion and celery in bacon fat over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in flour. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly; remove from heat.
- Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.
- Stir in pepper, corn and potatoes. Heat until hot. Stir in bacon. Sprinkle each serving with parsley and paprika.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (about 1 cup), Sodium 560 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g
DEPRESSION ERA CORN CHOWDER
This is the recipe my grandmother used when she was growing up during the great depression. 70 years later, it's still a delicious, satisfying form of comfort food. Serve immediately with saltine crackers. Tastes even better after sitting in the refrigerator over night. In my grandmother's day, they would have 'refrigerated' it on the back porch overnight!
Provided by MAINEGUY1979
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders Corn Chowder Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine broth, corn, onion and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until potatoes are just tender.
- Stir in evaporated milk and butter until butter is just melted. Season with salt and pepper and serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 47.5 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 470.4 mg, Sugar 13.9 g
CORN CHOWDER (PIONEER WOMAN)
I love this recipe because it has a little bit of kick to it. Recipe courtesy of Pioneer Woman and The Pioneer Woman Cooks--Food From My Frontier.
Provided by AmyZoe
Categories Corn
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Slice the kernels off the corn cob.
- Cut bacon into 1 inch pieces and cook in large pot over medium heat until the fat begins to render, about 2 minutes.
- Add the diced onion to the pot and cook it until the onion is translucent and the bacon is cooked but still chewy, about 5 minutes.
- Throw in the corn kernels and stir.
- Mince chipotle peppers and stir them into the corn. Continue cooking for about 3 minutes.
- Pour in the low sodium chicken broth followed by a splash of heavy cream.
- Stir to combine.
- Add the green chilies.
- Let the soup simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Mix the cornmeal with 1/4 cup water and stir together.
- Stir the mixture into the soup and simmer for another 10 minutes, or until thickened.
- Taste and add salt if needed.
- Serve in bowls with warm corn tortillas on the side.
EASY CORN CHOWDER
This recipe is tasty on it's own, but is also really good with some cubed cooked ham or bacon added.
Provided by Chesska
Categories Chowders
Time 1h
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cover potatoes, celery and onion with water and bring to a boil.
- Simmer for 20 minutes or until tender.
- Without draining any water, add all remaining ingredients and simmer for another 20 minutes.
CORN CHOWDER
Bacon takes this classic corn chowder recipe over the top for a mouthwatering spoonful of pure flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Yield Makes 5 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut kernels from cobs; set aside. Break cobs into thirds, and place in a medium saucepan. Add 3 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes to make a corn stock. Strain, discarding cobs; you should have about 2 cups.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a small bowl; set aside. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat. To the pan, add the onion, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the potato, corn kernels, 2 cups corn stock, milk, thyme, and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, and cook, partially covered, skimming foam as necessary, until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Taste, and adjust for seasoning. Sprinkle with reserved bacon.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. Fresh vegetables and herbs will give your corn chowder the best flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. There are many different ways to make corn chowder, so feel free to add or omit ingredients to suit your own taste.
- Cook the chowder until the vegetables are tender but still have a little bit of bite. Overcooked vegetables will become mushy and lose their flavor.
- Serve the chowder with a side of crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.
- Leftover corn chowder can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Corn chowder is a delicious and versatile soup that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover corn. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty soup to warm you up on a cold winter day, corn chowder is a great option. So next time you're in the mood for soup, give corn chowder a try. You won't be disappointed!
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