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Creamy corn chowder with bacon and green onions in a white bowl, served with bread.

Easy Corn Chowder

Bree Hester
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 349 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices of thick-cut bacon
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 scallions sliced
  • 2 celery ribs diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • 5 cups fresh corn kernels
  • 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 large potato peeled and grated
  • salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium to medium high heat. When the bacon is brown and crispy, take it out and drain on a paper towel lined plate. Pour out most of the fat, leaving about 3 tablespoons in the pan.
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  • Add the onion, scallions (reserving some for garnish), celery, bell pepper, and thyme.
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  • Cook the vegetables until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
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  • Add the corn and cook for 2 minutes.
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  • Add the chipotle powder, salt, and pepper.
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  • Add the half and half and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
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  • Add the potato and reduce the heat to medium. Cook covered until the potato is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
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  • Check for seasoning, and add salt and pepper as needed. Top with reserved bacon and scallions. Serve with crusty bread.
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Nutrition

Calories: 349kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 11gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 512mgFiber: 4g
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