I love soup! It has been so chilly here lately that I have been craving soup several times a week. This corn chowder is one I know I can sneak in often without my family getting tired of it.
Hearty Corn Chowder
Ingredients
- 8 Slices of bacon Diced
- 2 Tbs Butter
- 1 Medium Onion Diced
- ¼ Cup Flour
- 2 Cloves Garlic minced
- 5 Cup Chicken Broth
- 1 12 oz Bag Frozen Corn
- 1 lb Yukon Gold Potatoes Diced
- ¼ tsp Thyme
- ¼ tsp Paprika
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. Remove to a paper towel lined plate. Drain grease from Dutch oven leaving 1 Tbsp in pot. Add butter and melt. Add onions and cook until soft. Then add garlic and flour. Mix well and cook for 1 minute, while stirring often.
- While whisking, pour in chicken broth and increase heat to medium high. Add corn, potatoes, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to medium- low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once potatoes are fork tender, add heavy cream and cook an additional 3-5 minutes, or until heated through. Top with bacon and enjoy!
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