Best 12 Corn Chowder With Bacon Recipes

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Corn chowder is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with fresh corn, potatoes, bacon, and cream. The corn chowder is typically seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sometimes, it also includes other ingredients such as onions, celery, carrots, or cheese. The soup can be served with a side of bread or crackers. If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make corn chowder recipe, then you have come to the right place. This article will provide you with a collection of the best corn chowder recipes that are sure to please everyone at your table.

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CORN CHOWDER WITH BACON



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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.

Provided by Joyce Hendley, M.S.

Categories     Diabetic Pork Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 10.9 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 432.3 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

CORN CHOWDER WITH BACON



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Make your next Corn Chowder extra tasty by using the bacon drippings to make the soup base and after cutting the kernels off, throw the corn cobs into the broth to infuse it with extra corn flavour! The potato is cooked until very soft, so the edges are starting to breakdown and this helps thicken the soup. Recipe VIDEO below.

Provided by Nagi

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 ears of corn
4 cups / 750g / 1.5 lb frozen or canned corn (, drained)
1 tsp butter ((or oil))
250g / 8 oz bacon (, chopped)
30g / 2 tbsp butter ((use 3 tbsp if bacon is lean))
1 garlic clove (, minced)
1 small onion (, diced (or half large onion) (yellow, brown or white))
5 tbsp flour
2 cups chicken broth (, low sodium)
3 cups milk ((I use low fat but full fat will work too))
600g / 1.2 lb potatoes (, cut into 1 cm / 2/5" cubes (about 2 large))
2 sprigs of thyme OR 1 tsp dried thyme
3/4 cup cream ((Note 1))
3/4 cup shallots / scallions (, green part finely sliced)
Salt and finely ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cut the corn off the cob. This is how I do it: Place a small ramekin in a large bowl. Place corn on the ramekin then cut the corn off. See video. Keep naked cobs.
  • Place 1 tsp butter in a large pot over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until golden. Use a slotted spoon to remove onto a paper towel lined plate. Leave fat in pot.
  • Lower heat to medium high. Add 2 tbsp butter, once melted, add garlic and onion. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes until onion is translucent.
  • Add flour and mix it in. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Add broth, milk, potatoes, thyme and bay leaf. Break naked cobs into 2 or 3 and add into the liquid. Put the lid on and simmer for 25 minutes (adjust heat so it's simmering energetically but not bubbling like crazy or super gently).
  • Remove lid, remove corn cobs. Add corn and cook for 5 minutes or until cooked to your taste.
  • Stir through cream and 3/4 of the bacon and shallots. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with remaining bacon and shallots.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 523 g, Calories 620 kcal

CORN CHOWDER WITH BACON



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My husband loves this soup on cold winter days, which are plentiful here in Michigan! He's not a fan of veggies, but he gobbles them up in this soup!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 bacon strips, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
4 cups cubed peeled potatoes
2-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 quart half-and-half cream
1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings. , In the drippings, saute the onion, celery and green pepper until tender. Add the potatoes, broth, salt, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender., Combine flour and cream until smooth; stir into pan. Add corn. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in bacon.

Nutrition Facts :

BEST CORN CHOWDER WITH BACON



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Make and share this Best Corn Chowder with Bacon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by liz timm

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 litres

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices bacon, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) can creamed corn
1 1/2 cups diced raw potatoes
10 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup
3 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Put bacon and onion into a pot and saute together until onion is clear and limp.
  • Add next 6 ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Cover and simmer until potato is cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.8, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 20.7, Sodium 778.2, Carbohydrate 26.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.4, Protein 7.2

CORN-BACON CHOWDER



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A rich chowder thickened with canned potato and mushroom soups.

Provided by CONI4JSUS

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Corn Chowder Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ½ pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 pound sliced bacon
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of potato soup
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 ounce) can canned whole kernel corn
2 cups whole milk, or as needed
¼ teaspoon curry powder, optional
1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes; drain.
  • Meanwhile, place bacon in a large deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned. Drain, crumble, and set aside until potatoes are done.
  • Add the bacon, potato soup, mushroom soup, corn, milk, and curry powder to the potato pot, and simmer over medium heat at least 15 minutes, stirring often. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 19.7 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1029.8 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

CHICKEN AND BACON CORN CHOWDER



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 1/2 gallons

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 large (approximately 6 pounds) chicken
1 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
Kosher salt
1/2 pound thick bacon, diced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
5 stalks celery, diced
2 medium Spanish onions, diced
2 medium russet or all-purpose potatoes, peeled and diced
8 ears fresh corn, removed from the cob
1 to 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
3 cups heavy cream
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • To poach the chicken: Combine the chicken, onion, celery, carrot, garlic, thyme, pepper and a tablespoon of salt large pot. Add water to cover, at least 3 quarts. Bring the water to a simmer over medium heat, skimming occasionally. Skim, add more water if necessary to keep the chicken covered, and continue to gently simmer until the chicken is fully cooked (the juices from the thigh will run clear), about 40 minutes. Drain the chicken reserving the broth. Allow the chicken to cool then remove the meat from the bones. Discard the bones and refrigerate the meat until ready to make the chowder. Measure out 1 1/2 quarts of the broth and reserve for the chowder. Freeze or refrigerate any remaining broth until needed for another purpose.
  • To make the chowder: Heat the bacon and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook until the bacon fat is rendered and the meat firming but not yet crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the celery and onions. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally until the vegetables begin to soften, about 6 minutes. Add the potatoes, corn, and thyme. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are fully soft, about 8 additional minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth to the pot. Bring the broth to a simmer over medium-high heat. Turn down the heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Add the cream and reserved chicken. Return the chowder to a simmer, season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into warm bowls and serve.

CHEDDAR CORN CHOWDER



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h1m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces bacon, chopped
1/4 cup good olive oil
6 cups chopped yellow onions (4 large onions)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
12 cups chicken stock
6 cups medium-diced white boiling potatoes, unpeeled (2 pounds)
10 cups corn kernels, fresh (10 ears) or frozen (3 pounds)
2 cups half-and-half
1/2 pound sharp white cheddar cheese, grated

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.

SUMMER CORN CHOWDER WITH BACON



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Provided by Hannah Levitz

Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Potato     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Bacon     Fennel     Corn     Zucchini     Summer     Chive     Bon Appétit     New Jersey

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices bacon, chopped
6 cups fresh corn kernels(cut from 6 to 8 ears)
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh fennel bulb
1 cup diced yellow zucchini or crookneck squash (about 2)
1 cup 1/2-inch cubes peeled russet potatoes
3 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Sauté bacon in large pot over medium-high heat until crisp and brown. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Add corn, fennel, zucchini, and potatoes to drippings in pot; sauté 5 minutes. Add 3 cups broth and simmer uncovered over medium heat until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer 3 cups soup to blender. Holding blender top firmly, puree until smooth. Return puree to soup in pot. Stir in cream and cayenne. Bring chowder to simmer, thinning with more broth if too thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle chowder into bowls and sprinkle with bacon and chives.

BACON-POTATO CORN CHOWDER



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I was raised on a farm, so a warm soup with homey ingredients, like this corn chowder with bacon, was always a treat after a chilly day outside. My hearty chowder nourishes the family. -Katie Lillo, Big Lake, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound bacon strips, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 5 medium), peeled and cubed
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1-1/2 teaspoons in pan. Add onion to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until tender., Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving 1 cup potato water., Add corn, milk, salt, pepper, potatoes and reserved potato water to saucepan; heat through. Stir in bacon and onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 592mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

BACON CORN CHOWDER WITH POTATOES



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Make and share this Bacon Corn Chowder With Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 cups lower-sodium chicken broth, divided
3 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels, reserving 3 of the stripped cobs (6 to 8 medium ears corn)
1 lb unpeeled red potatoes, cubed (1/2 inch, about 3 cups)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups hot milk
1/4-1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in large pot over medium heat 8 minutes or until crisp. Drain on paper towels; reserve bacon drippings in pot.
  • Add onion and celery to pot; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until almost translucent. Increase heat to high; add 1/2 cup of the broth, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from bottom of pot. Add reserved corn cobs, remaining 1 1/2 cups broth, potatoes, thyme, bay leaves, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender; uncover.
  • Add milk and hot sauce; simmer 5 minutes.
  • Add corn kernels; simmer 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Remove and discard corn cobs and bay leaves.
  • Stir in bacon just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.6, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 16.8, Sodium 778.4, Carbohydrate 33.6, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 7.2, Protein 9.7

POTATO, BACON, AND CORN CHOWDER



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A quick and delicious comfort food made with canned corn, potatoes and bacon.

Provided by Kim R.

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Corn Chowder Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ pound thick sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 carrots, diced
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups milk
2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 pinch paprika

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon pieces in a large skillet over medium heat until the fat has rendered, and the bacon is crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove the bacon, leaving the grease in the pan. Stir the carrot, celery, and bay leaf into the bacon grease; cook for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Once simmering, cook for 5 minutes, whisking frequently. Add the bacon, cooked vegetables, potatoes, and corn. Return to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes more. Use additional milk as needed to to achieve desired consistency. Garnish with paprika to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 475.3 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

CORN AND BACON CHOWDER



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Onion     Potato     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Bacon     Celery     Corn     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound (about 8 slices) bacon, coarsely chopped
1 6-ounce russet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped celery
2 small bay leaves
2 cups milk
1 10-ounce package frozen corn kernels
1 14 3/4-ounce can creamed corn
1 1/4 cups canned vegetable broth
1/2 cup chopped celery leaves
1/4 teaspoon (or more) hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Sauté bacon in heavy large pot over medium-high heat until crisp and brown. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings from pot. Add potato, onion, celery, and bay leaves to pot. Sauté over medium-high heat until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add milk, frozen corn kernels, creamed corn, and vegetable broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer chowder until potato is tender, about 15 minutes. Add celery leaves, 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, and bacon. Simmer chowder uncovered until flavors blend, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and more hot pepper sauce, if desired.

Tips:

  • Fresh is best: Use fresh corn kernels for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh corn, you can use frozen or canned corn, but fresh corn will give you the best results.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: When cooking the chowder, don't overcrowd the pot. This will prevent the chowder from cooking evenly and will make it more likely to stick to the bottom of the pot.
  • Season to taste: Taste the chowder as you cook it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or other spices to taste.
  • Serve hot: Corn chowder is best served hot. You can garnish it with fresh parsley, chives, or bacon bits.

Conclusion:

Corn chowder is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a corn chowder that everyone will love.

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