Loaded Corn Chowder

Name: Loaded Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 4 cups (from 5 ears) fresh corn kernels; 4 slices, diced thick-cut bacon; 1, diced yellow onion; 1 lb, 1/2-inch dice Yukon gold potatoes; 1, diced red bell pepper; 3 cloves, minced garlic; 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1.5 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 tsp leaves fresh thyme; to taste kosher salt; to taste black pepper; small bunch, snipped chives; for serving hot sauce

A late-summer chowder of sweet corn, potatoes, and smoked bacon in a creamy broth, brightened with chives and a dash of hot sauce.

nut-free
gluten-free
contains-meat
contains-dairy

Ingredients

fresh corn kernels4 cups (from 5 ears)
thick-cut bacon4 slices, diced
yellow onion1, diced
Yukon gold potatoes1 lb, 1/2-inch dice
red bell pepper1, diced
garlic3 cloves, minced
low-sodium chicken broth3 cups
whole milk1.5 cups
heavy cream1/2 cup
fresh thyme1 tsp leaves
kosher saltto taste
black pepperto taste
chivessmall bunch, snipped
hot saucefor serving

Steps

Render bacon until crisp.
Render bacon in a heavy pot over medium heat until crisp. Remove and set aside, leaving the fat behind.
Cook onion and bell pepper.
Add onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 6 minutes. Stir in garlic and thyme for 30 seconds.
Simmer potatoes in broth.
Add potatoes and broth, bring to a simmer, and cook until potatoes are nearly tender, about 12 minutes.
Add corn, milk, and cream.
Stir in corn, milk, and cream. Simmer 8 more minutes until corn is tender. Mash a few potatoes against the side of the pot to thicken.
Season and garnish chowder.
Season with salt and pepper. Top each bowl with bacon, chives, and a few drops of hot sauce.

Nutrition

Nutrition, per serving. 330 calories. Protein 11.5 grams, 14 percent. Carbs 34 grams, 41 percent. Fat 17 grams, 46 percent. Fiber 4.5 grams, sugar 7 grams, saturated fat 8.5 grams, sodium 520 milligrams. Estimated from ingredients.