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Hearty Homemade Creamy Corn Chowder

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This is the best corn chowder recipe for a cozy night. You get a thick, creamy soup featuring sweet corn and tender potatoes, perfect as comfort food for chilly weather. This recipe is simple and family friendly.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped (or turkey bacon)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
  • 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional garnish: fresh parsley or extra bacon bits

Instructions

  1. If using bacon, cook it in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving about 1 tablespoon of drippings in the pot. If not using bacon, melt the butter in the pot.
  2. Add the chopped onion and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the thyme and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
  5. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until the mixture is smooth. Bring the liquid to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  6. Add the diced potatoes to the pot. Return to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  7. Stir in the corn kernels. Cook for another 5 minutes until the corn is heated through.
  8. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and milk. Heat gently until the chowder is hot, but do not let it boil after adding the cream.
  9. Taste the chowder and season generously with salt and pepper.
  10. Serve this easy corn chowder hot, garnished with fresh parsley or the reserved bacon bits if desired.

Notes

  • For a thicker texture, mash about 1 cup of the potatoes against the side of the pot before adding the cream.
  • This recipe works well as a one pot chowder. If you prefer a vegetarian option, substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth and omit the bacon.
  • You can use frozen corn directly from the freezer; no need to thaw it first.

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