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Creamy Sweet Corn and Bacon Chowder

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A cozy, comforting chowder featuring smoky bacon, sweet corn, and creamy broth, perfect for chilly evenings or quick weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups fresh or frozen sweet corn kernels (about 5 ears)
  • 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium recommended)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
  • Salt and pepper to taste (preferably kosher salt)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Place 6 thick-cut bacon slices in a large cold pot. Turn heat to medium and cook until bacon is crispy, about 8–10 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon onto paper towels to drain. Leave the rendered bacon fat in the pot.
  2. Add 1 medium finely chopped yellow onion to the bacon fat. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until translucent and soft, stirring occasionally. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour over the onion mixture. Stir constantly for 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
  4. Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and add 2 peeled, diced Yukon Gold potatoes. Stir well to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12–15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  5. Stir in 4 cups sweet corn kernels and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
  6. Optional: Ladle about 2 cups of soup into a blender and puree until smooth. Return to pot and stir well.
  7. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. Cook on low heat for 5 minutes without boiling. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Crumble reserved crispy bacon over the top of each bowl before serving.

Notes

Render bacon slowly starting in a cold pan for best flavor. Cook flour with onions to avoid raw taste. Simmer gently after adding cream to prevent curdling. Partial blending creates a creamy texture without losing corn bite. Season gradually throughout cooking.

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