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Creamy One-Pot Corn Chowder Recipe with Bacon and Potatoes

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Make this hearty, thick, and creamy corn chowder in one pot. This recipe uses simple ingredients like potatoes and bacon for ultimate comfort food flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Optional: extra bacon for topping

Instructions

  1. Cook the chopped bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pot.
  2. Add the chopped onion and celery to the pot with the bacon grease. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the diced potatoes, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and milk until smooth. This creates a slurry to thicken the chowder.
  5. Stir the flour and milk mixture into the simmering soup. Continue to stir until the soup begins to thicken, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in the corn kernels and heavy cream. Heat through for another 2 minutes, but do not allow the soup to boil after adding the cream.
  7. Taste the chowder and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  8. Ladle the thick and hearty soup into bowls. Top each serving with the reserved crispy bacon.

Notes

  • For a quick weeknight soup, use pre-diced potatoes to save prep time.
  • If you prefer chicken corn chowder, you can substitute 1 cup of cooked, shredded chicken breast when you add the corn.
  • This recipe works well with either fresh corn or frozen corn kernels.

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