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Creamy chicken and vegetable chowder topped with bacon and green onions, perfect for comforting homemade soup.

Corn And Cheddar Chowder

Bree Hester
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 409 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices bacon roughly chopped
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 onions finely chopped
  • 1 red pepper finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup white wine optional (you can replace with chicken stock)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 5 cups corn fresh or frozen
  • 2 Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Chives for garnish, optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large Dutch oven, cook the bacon until crispy over medium-high heat, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
    Crispy cooked bacon bits on parchment paper for baking or cooking recipes.
  • Melt the butter in the pan. Add the onions and red pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, until the onions are soft and translucent. Add the wine (or chicken stock) and let it evaporate. Scrape up the bits left at the bottom of the pan.
    Diced onions and red peppers cooking in a pot for a savory recipe.
  • Sprinkle in the flour, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes while stirring.
  • Slowly pour in the chicken stock while stirring. Follow with the corn and potatoes. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
    Diced potatoes boiling in a pot with broth, ready for soup preparation.
  • Stir in the half-and-half and cheese. Cook for another 5 minutes. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped chives, if desired, and reserved bacon.
    Creamy cheese melting in a pot of cheesy soup or sauce with shredded cheese on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 15gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 771mgFiber: 4g
Keyword bacon chowder, cheddar chowder, comfort food, corn and cheddar soup, corn chowder, winter soup
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