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Easy Creamy Potato and Bacon Corn Chowder

A close-up of a creamy bowl of corn chowder loaded with corn kernels, potatoes, and crispy bacon bits.
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Make this hearty, thick, and creamy corn chowder with potatoes and smoky bacon. It is a simple stovetop recipe perfect for a quick weeknight soup or cozy fall dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels
  • 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cold water

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pot.
  2. Add the chopped onion and celery to the pot with the bacon grease. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the diced potatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir to combine with the vegetables.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  5. Stir in the corn kernels. Continue to simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and cold water until smooth to create a slurry.
  7. Pour the slurry into the simmering chowder while stirring constantly. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the soup begins to thicken.
  8. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the half-and-half or heavy cream. Heat through gently, but do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the creamy corn chowder hot, topped with the reserved crispy bacon pieces.

Notes

  • For a restaurant style corn chowder texture, remove about 1 cup of the chowder (mostly potatoes and liquid) after step 4 and blend it until smooth. Return the blended mixture to the pot before adding the cream in step 6.
  • If you want cheesy corn chowder, stir in 1/2 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese during the last step before serving.
  • This recipe works well for a one pot chowder dinner; serve with crusty bread for dipping.

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