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Corn Chowder with Bacon
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Corn Chowder with Bacon

This Corn Chowder with Bacon is the ultimate comfort food full of flavor, thanks to loads of sweet corn, plenty of bacon, white wine and a handful of spices!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup
Keyword: chowder
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 375kcal
Author: Kelsey Byrnes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and chopped
  • 6 ounces dry white wine (such as chardonnay) or one small 187mL bottle
  • 1 14.5-ounce can chicken broth
  • 6 cups corn frozen, canned (and drained) or fresh sweet corn
  • 1/2 pound baby potatoes cut into 1/2" cubes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 pound bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup half and half or milk
  • 4 ounces cream cheese

Instructions

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
    2 tablespoons butter
  • Add the onions and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until tender.
    1 yellow onion
  • Add the garlic and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
    2 cloves garlic
  • Add the wine, chicken broth, corn, cubed potatoes, salt, pepper and sugar. Stir with a wooden spoon and scrape the bottom of the pan to get all of that delicious onion and garlic flavor!
    6 ounces dry white wine (such as chardonnay) , 1 14.5-ounce can chicken broth, 6 cups corn , 1/2 pound baby potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon sugar
  • Bring the soup to a boil then turn the heat down to medium and let cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. (The mixture is ready for the next step when the potatoes are tender.)
  • OPTIONAL: Pour half of the mixture into a blender or food processor and mix until smooth. I find that this adds more creaminess to the soup and increases the corn flavor! You can also use a handheld immersion blender, if you've got one. Add all of the soup back to the pot.
  • Turn the heat to low and stir in the bacon, half and half and cream cheese.
    1/2 pound bacon, 1 cup half and half, 4 ounces cream cheese
  • Stir until the cream cheese is melted.
  • Enjoy!!

Notes

Serve with cheddar cheese, diced green onions, crumbled bacon, and saltine crackers, if desired!

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 728mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 582IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg