Hearty Corn Chowder

Dive into a bowl of rich and comforting Hearty Corn Chowder, a soul-warming classic brimming with flavor and texture. This creamy soup starts with crispy bacon and a buttery onion and garlic base, then thickens with a velvety roux before combining tender russet potatoes, sweet corn kernels, and fragrant smoked paprika. A splash of heavy cream adds a luxurious touch, while crumbled bacon and fresh parsley provide the perfect finishing garnish. Ready in under an hour, and perfect for a cozy family dinner or a make-ahead meal for busy nights, this one-pot wonder is a delicious way to savor the taste of homemade comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 slices Bacon
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 medium, diced Yellow onion
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 2 medium, peeled and diced Russet potatoes
• 4 cups Fresh or frozen corn kernels
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons, chopped, for garnish Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon slices over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon and set aside. Leave 2 tablespoons of the rendered bacon fat in the pot, removing any excess.

Step 2

Add the butter to the pot with the reserved bacon fat and melt over medium heat. Stir in the diced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until softened and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 3

Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic mixture, stirring constantly, to create a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.

Step 4

Gradually pour in the chicken broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 5

Add the diced potatoes to the pot and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.

Step 6

Stir in the corn kernels, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to let the flavors meld together.

Step 7

Taste the chowder and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary.

Step 8

Ladle the corn chowder into bowls and top with the crumbled bacon and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for garnish. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2579.4 grams (2579.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2468

Total Fat 130.90g	168%
Saturated Fat 69.50g	348%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.90g
Cholesterol 350mg	117%
Sodium 5647mg	246%
Total Carbohydrate 265.00g	96%
Dietary Fiber 31.30g	112%
Total Sugars 61.10g
Protein 69.90g	140%

Vitamin D 8IU	39%
Calcium 215mg	17%
Iron 14mg	75%
Potassium 5484mg	117%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.8%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 42.1%