Bacon-Corn Chowder

April 06, 2017

BACON CORN CHOWDER is a must make for Winter! This delicious sweet chowder loaded with potatoes, corn, bacon, and so much flavor is the ultimate comfort food.

6 slices bacon, crisped & crumbled; divided in half
1 medium sweet yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups unsalted vegetable or chicken broth/stock
2 bay leaves
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried chives
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled & diced
1 cup Half ‘n half
6 cups corn kernels, (approx. 8 ears of fresh corn) or a 28.8 oz. bag of frozen corn
Garnish with crumbled bacon, chopped fresh parsley and a couple of dashes of Smoked Paprika or nutmeg

1. Cut bacon into lardoons (1/8” slices) and cook until almost crisp. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, and discard all except 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet. 2. Cook diced onion in...
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Nutritions

Calories
1737

Sodium
719mg
29% DV

Fat
165g
253% DV

Protein
14g
28% DV

Carbs
38g
13% DV

Fiber
5g
22% DV

Dinner