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Corn chowder topped with bacon.
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Cream-free Corn Chowder with Bacon and Potatoes

This corn chowder without cream is so delicious! It uses fresh corn, delicious potatoes, and is topped with crispy bacon for a tasty dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: corn chowder, soup
Servings: 4
Calories: 427kcal
Author: Aimee

Ingredients

  • 4 ears corn shucked
  • 3 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium yellow or white onion diced
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 ⅓ lb red potatoes diced
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and pepper
  • honey for drizzling

Instructions

  • Shuck the corn if needed, removing all the silk. Cut the kernels from the cobs and set aside. Discard the cobs.
  • Dice the bacon and cook over medium heat in a large stew pot, stirring as needed until bacon is cooked through. Remove the bacon from the pot with a slotted spoon, leaving the bacon grease. Place the cooked bacon on paper towels.
  • Add the butter to the pot and melt. Add the onion and cook until translucent, stirring frequently.
  • Sprinkle the flour and garlic into the pot and cook for 30 seconds, stirring as it cooks. Whisk in the water and the chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the potatoes and corn and stir to combine. Then stir in the thyme and bay leaf.
  • Bring back to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
  • Remove the bay leaf.
  • Then ladle about 2 cups of the soup into a blender. Blend until smooth, then add back into the pot. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Scoop the chowder into bowls, and drizzle with honey and top with bacon bits.

Nutrition

Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 738mg | Potassium: 1096mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 29420IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 2mg