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Easy One-Pot Creamy Corn Chowder with Bacon and Potatoes

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Make this thick and hearty creamy corn chowder in one pot. It combines sweet corn, savory bacon, and tender potatoes for a satisfying comfort food soup ready in under an hour.

Ingredients

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  • 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups frozen or fresh sweet corn kernels
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate, leaving about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pot.
  2. Add the chopped onion and celery to the pot with the bacon grease. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the diced potatoes, chicken broth, corn, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and milk until smooth to create a slurry.
  6. Slowly whisk the flour and milk mixture into the simmering chowder. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the chowder thickens, about 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream. Heat through gently, but do not allow the soup to boil after adding the cream.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  9. Ladle the thick and creamy soup into bowls. Top each serving with the reserved crispy bacon and fresh parsley, if using. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For an extra layer of flavor, use smoked paprika when seasoning the soup base.
  • If you prefer a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to partially blend about one-third of the soup before adding the cream.
  • This recipe works well with frozen corn, making it a great winter soup idea.

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