Cozy Corn Chowder with Bacon
Cozy Corn Chowder with Bacon is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly nights or gatherings. This rich and creamy soup combines sweet corn, crispy bacon, and tender potatoes, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that warms the soul. With every spoonful, you’ll experience the delightful smokiness of bacon paired with the sweetness of fresh corn. Serve it at family dinners or cozy brunches, and watch it become an instant favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (or 16 oz frozen corn)
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt, pepper, and 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy; transfer to paper towels to drain.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion in leftover bacon grease until softened. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Stir in diced potatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a boil then simmer for about 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Add corn and heavy cream; simmer for another 5-10 minutes until heated through.
- Return crispy bacon to the pot, stir well, and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg