Enjoy a creamy, hearty corn chowder packed with savory bacon and sharp cheddar cheese. This comforting soup is perfect for a chilly evening.
Author:Alex Rwanda
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:6 servings
Category:Soup
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound bacon, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on paper towels, leaving about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pot.
Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Add corn kernels and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in milk, heavy cream, black pepper, and salt. Heat through, but do not boil.
Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
Ladle chowder into bowls. Top with reserved crispy bacon.
Notes
For a thicker chowder, you can mash some of the corn against the side of the pot before adding the milk and cream.