Sweet Corn Chowder
Creamy sweet corn chowder loaded with potatoes, corn, bacon, and so much flavor. Ultimate comfort food!
Servings 6
Calories 692kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ears white or yellow corn or 6 cups frozen corn
- 6 slices thick bacon cut into pieces
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic diced
- 1/4 cup flour
- 5 cups chicken stock or water
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 3 large russet potatoes rinsed, peeled and cut into 1/4 in cubes (5 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes- optional
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
- Green onions
Instructions
- Remove husks and clean silks from corn then slice off the kernels
- In a dutch oven or large pot, add bacon and cook until crispy, remove to a paper towel Set aside.
- Add onion and cook 5 minutes until soft, add garlic, and cook another minute or two. Add in flour and stir, whisk in chicken broth until combined. Add in thyme, potatoes, and corn kernels, (I like to toss in a couple of cobs to simmer in the chowder for added flavor) bring to a low boil, and simmer 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Once the potatoes are tender, transfer two cups of the soup into an electric blender or food processor and process until you get a thick mixture. Then stir it back into the pot.
- Add half n half, honey, 1 cup of cheese, and salt and pepper mix until combined.
- Garnish with remaining cheese, bacon, and green onions
Notes
I use this dutch oven
It is optional to puree some of the soup but it does add to its thickness. I use this food processor
Fresh or frozen works and both white and yellow corn.
I like to use thick-cut smoky bacon for the best flavor.
I prefer diced-up Russet potatoes, but Yukon Golds or even red potatoes are also great.
Half n half is found in the dairy section of your grocery store, but you can also make your own by using 1/2 heavy whipping cream and 1/2 whole milk.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 692kcal | Carbohydrates: 96g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 959mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 21g