Corn chowder is a classic comfort food, perfect for a cold day. This recipe takes the classic dish up a notch by adding fingerling potatoes and smoked bacon. The fingerling potatoes add a creamy texture and a slightly sweet flavor, while the smoked bacon adds a smoky, savory flavor. This chowder is sure to warm you up from the inside out.
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POTATO BACON CORN CHOWDER
This recipe is mine that I have worked on for a few years. People love it. This is a great recipe to enjoy with a nice sourdough bread.
Provided by Jon Brown
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders Corn Chowder Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 50
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large heavy-bottom pot and cook over medium-high heat until crispy, about 10 minutes. Add onions and celery to bacon and stir until coated in bacon grease; add garlic.
- Pour 1 quart water over onion mixture and cover pot; steam vegetables until partially tender, about 5 minutes. Add remaining 1 quart water and cream; reduce heat to medium.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir flour into melted butter and cook until mixture forms a paste. Add potatoes to flour-butter paste and cook until paste is lightly browned and the raw flavor of flour is gone, about 5 minutes. Slowly stir potato mixture into vegetable and cream mixture and cook until soup is smooth, potatoes are tender, and temperature is 170 degrees F (75 degrees C) to 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), 30 to 40 minutes.
- Cook and stir corn and red bell pepper together in a cast iron skillet over medium heat until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Mix corn mixture into soup and season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 117.4 mg, Fat 33.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 20.3 g, Sodium 142.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
BACON-POTATO CORN CHOWDER
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
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
POTATO, BACON, AND CORN CHOWDER
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
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 CHOWDER WITH BACON
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
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 :
SUMMER CORN CHOWDER WITH BACON
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
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.
CORN, FINGERLING POTATO CHOWDER & APPLEWOOD SMKD BACON
This soup was even good in the hot weather. We tried it and it was great! Light enough for us not to have the stuffed feeling as the kind you get with a heavy soup like this. I think I'd best just hush my mouth and let you find out. Cooking Light Magazine, August/07 Issue.
Provided by Manami
Categories Chowders
Time 50m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp.
- Remove bacon from pan; crumble.
- Add onion to drippings in pan; cook 8 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Add corn, chopped thyme, and garlic to pan; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Stir in broth, milk, half-and-half, and potatoes; bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer 2-3 cups potato mixture to a blender or food processor.
- Remove center piece of blender lid or feed tube on food processor (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender.
- Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters).
- Blend until smooth; return pureed mixture to pan.
- Stir in salt and black pepper; sprinkle with crumbled bacon.
- Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.1, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 10.9, Sodium 157.1, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 7.7, Protein 6.4
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients whenever possible: The fresher the ingredients, the better the chowder will taste. Fresh corn is essential for a sweet and flavorful chowder. You can use frozen corn if fresh corn is not available, but fresh corn will give you the best results.
- Don't overcook the potatoes: The potatoes should be cooked until they are tender but still hold their shape. Overcooked potatoes will become mushy and ruin the texture of the chowder.
- Use a good quality bacon: The bacon is one of the key ingredients in this chowder, so it's important to use a good quality bacon. Look for bacon that is thick-cut and has a good amount of smoke flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables: This recipe is a great starting point, but you can experiment with different vegetables to create your own unique chowder. Some good options include carrots, celery, and leeks.
- Serve the chowder with a side of crusty bread or crackers: This will help to soak up the delicious broth.
Conclusion:
Corn chowder is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. With its creamy broth, tender potatoes, and smoky bacon, this corn chowder is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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