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Hearty Homemade Corn Chowder Recipe: Creamy Comfort in Every Bowl

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This recipe delivers a thick and creamy corn chowder, packed with potatoes and smoky bacon. It is a simple, homemade comfort food soup perfect for cozy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pot.
  2. Add the chopped onion and celery to the pot. Cook in the bacon grease until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the diced potatoes, chicken broth, corn, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk the flour with 1/4 cup of water until smooth to create a slurry. Slowly whisk the slurry into the simmering chowder. Cook, stirring constantly, until the soup thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream. Heat through gently, but do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  6. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve the hearty corn chowder hot, garnished with the reserved crispy bacon and fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian corn chowder, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth. Sauté the vegetables in 2 tablespoons of butter instead of bacon grease.
  • If you prefer a smoother texture, mash about one-third of the potatoes against the side of the pot before adding the cream.
  • This recipe works well as a one pot corn chowder, minimizing cleanup.

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