Corn and Potato Chowder Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
Description
Indulge in the heartiness of this flavorful Corn and Potato Chowder, a delightful creation from lovewithrecipes.com. Perfect for those chilly evenings or as a comforting meal any time of the year, this chowder combines the sweetness of fresh corn with the richness of potatoes, all in a creamy, savory broth.
Recipe Details
- Category: Chowders
- Keywords: Potato, Corn, Vegetable, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 60 Mins, Stove Top
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 slices bacon
- 1 onion
- 1 russet potato
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 cups milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 294
- Fat: 10.1g
- Saturated Fat: 4.2g
- Cholesterol: 19.9mg
- Sodium: 481.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 45.9g
- Fiber: 4.2g
- Sugar: 13.2g
- Protein: 9.9g
Instructions
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Cook Bacon: In a heavy large saucepan over medium heat, cook the bacon until the fat is rendered, about 3 minutes.
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Add Onion: Add the onion to the saucepan and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
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Add Potatoes and Bell Pepper: Add the diced russet potato and diced red bell pepper to the saucepan and sauté for 1 minute.
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Pour Milk: Pour in 2 cups of milk and bring the mixture to a boil.
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Simmer: Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer until the vegetables are tender and the soup thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
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Add Corn and Thyme: Stir in the creamed corn, fresh corn kernels, and 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme to the soup. Simmer until heated through.
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Season: Season the chowder to taste with salt and pepper.
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Serve: Ladle the chowder into bowls, sprinkle with dried thyme, and serve hot.
Storage Instructions
- This chowder can be prepared 1 day ahead. Simply cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over low heat, stirring frequently and thinning with more milk if too thick. Sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving.
Enjoy the wholesome goodness of this Corn and Potato Chowder with its perfect blend of flavors and comforting warmth!
