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Comforting Potato Corn Chowder Recipe with Bacon – Easy & Cozy

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A rich, hearty, and flavorful potato corn chowder with smoky bacon, perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 slices of bacon, diced
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 3 cups chicken broth (low sodium recommended)
  • 1 cup milk (whole milk or plant-based alternatives like oat milk)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • Crushed crackers (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the diced bacon in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pot.
  2. Add unsalted butter to the pot along with the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the onion turns translucent and fragrant.
  3. Stir in the diced potatoes and cook for a minute, coating them in the mixture.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the potatoes simmer for about 15 minutes until fork-tender.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk the flour into the milk until smooth. Slowly pour this mixture into the pot, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Let it simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally as the chowder thickens.
  6. Stir in the corn kernels, heavy cream, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in most of the crispy bacon, saving a bit for garnish.
  8. Ladle the chowder into bowls and top with reserved bacon, fresh parsley, shredded cheddar, and crushed crackers.

Notes

[‘Use fresh corn for added sweetness, but frozen or canned corn works too.’, ‘Avoid overcooking the potatoes to keep them tender but not mushy.’, ‘Ensure the flour and milk mixture is smooth to prevent lumps in the chowder.’, ‘Sautéing onion and garlic in bacon grease adds depth of flavor.’, ‘Adjust spice level by omitting or reducing cayenne pepper for kids.’]

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Keywords: potato corn chowder, bacon chowder, creamy soup, hearty dinner, comfort food

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