How to Make Corn Chowder I - A Step-by-Step Guide

Corn chowder is a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for a cozy night in or a family gathering. This classic American soup is packed with the sweet and savory flavors of fresh corn, potatoes, and other vegetables, making it the ideal meal for any time of year. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a dish to impress your guests, this corn chowder recipe will not disappoint.

Traditional corn chowder is made with simple ingredients that come together to ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds potatoes - peeled and cubed
  • 1 pound bacon
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 8 cups milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 (14.75 ounce) cans creamed corn
  • ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 dash paprika

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 plus servings

  • Boil potatoes in salted water until soft. Drain. Mash half of the potatoes and set aside.
  • Fry the bacon until very crisp. Crumple the bacon and set aside.
  • Fry the onion inn the bacon grease until translucent and soft.
  • Dump the cooked onions into a large stockpot. Add the flour and heat until the mixture is bubbly and the flour is well dissolved. Add the milk and bring to a boil over medium-low heat, stirring frequently. You need to watch your pot pretty carefully while bringing to a boil and heating. The bottom tends to easily scorch. Once boiling add the salt, pepper, bacon, corn and all the potatoes. (If desired reserve some of the bacon for the garnish.)
  • Heat soup until hot. Serve garnished with a dash of paprika, a sprinkling of cheddar cheese and some crumbled bacon.
  • Nutrition

    492 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 951mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 270mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 959mg