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Three bowls of corn chowder with bacon topped with extra bacon and parsley. Dinner rolls on the side.
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5 from 18 votes

Corn Chowder with Bacon

Corn chowder is a rich, hearty soup that will warm you from head to toe. The bacon in this chowder adds a delicious flavor to the corn and potatoes. Kids and adults love it!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chowder
Servings: 8
Calories: 506kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon
  • 4 cups potatoes peeled & diced
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 4 cups half-&-half (nonfat)
  • 28 ounces cream-style corn (2 cans)
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook bacon until crispy. Drain grease from bacon & crumble. Set aside.
    Cutting board with cut bacon and a knife.
  • Boil potatoes in salted water for about 10 minutes or until soft, but not mushy. Drain and set aside.
    Cooked cube potatoes in colander for Corn Chowder with Bacon.
  • In a large pot, melt butter. Add onions and sauté over medium heat until onions become transparent. Slowly stir in flour until it is combined evenly with the butter/onions, forming a roux.
    Large pot cooking onions in butter for Corn Chowder with Bacon.
  • Gradually add half & half, whisking constantly until reaching a gravy-like consistency. If you would like it thinner, just add some milk to thin it out, but be sure to add a little more salt to keep the flavor.
    Large soup pot of Corn Chowder with Bacon.
  • Heat over medium heat until it almost starts to boil, stirring often, then reduce heat to low. Add drained potatoes, bacon (you may want to reserve a little bacon to add as a garnish when ready to serve), corn, salt & pepper.
    Large pot of corn chowder with bacon and a ladle full of soup.
  • Heat for an additional 10 minutes or so until ready to serve.
    Three bowls of corn chowder with bacon topped with extra bacon and parsley. Dinner rolls on the side.

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Notes

Recipe Tips:

Here are some other ingredient options if you would like to mix it up:
  • Yukon gold potatoes
  • Chicken broth
  • Garlic
  • Celery
  • Red bell pepper
  • Thyme
  • Bay leaf
  • Heavy cream
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Fresh herbs

Nutrition

Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 790mg | Potassium: 1012mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 5mg