How to Make Grandma's Corn Chowder - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something incredibly special about family recipes, passed down from generation to generation. They have a way of bringing back memories of cozy family gatherings and delicious meals shared with loved ones. Grandma's Corn Chowder is one such recipe - a comforting and hearty soup that has been a cherished part of our family's menu for as long as I can remember.

As a child, I would watch in awe as my grandma effortlessly whipped up a pot of her famous Corn Chowder. The rich aroma...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup diced bacon
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cups cream-style corn
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups half-and-half

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Cook bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain, leaving bacon and 2 tablespoons grease in the pot.
  • Add potatoes and onion to the pot; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add corn, water, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring frequently, until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Warm half-and-half in a small saucepan until it bubbles; remove from the heat just before it boils. Mix into chowder.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    255 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 972mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 85mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 699mg