Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of creamy corn chowder, a delightful dish perfect for any occasion. This one-pot recipe features sweet corn, crispy turkey bacon, and hearty potatoes, creating a rich and satisfying meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped small)
- 3 sticks celery (chopped small)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled & chopped small)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups frozen or fresh corn
- 2 large Russet potatoes (peeled & diced)
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cut turkey bacon into small pieces and cook in a large pot over medium-high heat until crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onion, celery, and carrots in the rendered fat for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds before adding flour; mix well for about a minute.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps, scraping any browned bits from the bottom.
- Add heavy cream, corn, diced potatoes, Italian seasoning, and most of the cooked turkey bacon (reserve some for garnish). Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer gently.
- Cook for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot, garnished with remaining turkey bacon.
Notes
- This chowder is easy to customize with your favorite vegetables.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg