Corn Chowder 🌽🥣
A creamy, comforting soup packed with sweet corn, potatoes, and savory flavors—perfect for lunch or dinner!
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 4 slices bacon (optional, for smoky flavor)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp thyme (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley or green onions
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook bacon (optional)
- Fry bacon in a large pot until crispy, then remove and set aside
- Leave a bit of bacon fat in the pot for flavor
2. Sauté vegetables
- Add butter, onion, and garlic to the pot
- Cook until onions are soft and translucent
3. Add corn, potatoes, and broth
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender
4. Add milk/cream
- Stir in milk or cream
- Cook 5–10 minutes until chowder is slightly thickened
- Optional: mash some of the potatoes for extra creaminess
5. Season & serve
- Add salt, pepper, and thyme
- Garnish with bacon bits, parsley, or green onions
- Serve hot with crusty bread
🌟 Tips
- For a vegetarian version, skip bacon and use vegetable broth
- For a richer chowder, use half-and-half or heavy cream
- Add diced bell peppers or celery for extra flavor and texture
If you want, I can give a quick 30-minute corn chowder recipe that’s creamy and rich without needing cream or long simmering 😋
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