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Corn, Bacon & Potato Chowder
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

Corn, Bacon & Potato Chowder is a thick, creamy soup with potatoes, corn and bacon. It is filling, delicious, and very easy to make.

Category: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: corn bacon potato chowder
Servings: 6 servings
Calories Per Serving: 349 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 1/2 pound bacon (I used 6 thick slices bacon)
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup sliced celery (including the celery tops)
  • 3 Tablespoons flour
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 can cream style corn
  • 1 can new potatoes (whole white), drained and diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Bacon pieces and celery tops (chopped), for garnish if desired
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Instructions
  1. In large soup pot, cook bacon until crisp; drain and set aside (save a few bacon pieces for garnish). Leave 3 Tablespoon bacon drippings in pan (discard the rest).
  2. Add onion and celery; cook/stir until onion is tender (3-4 minutes).
  3. Add and blend in flour; cook over low heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Stir in milk, mix well to combine. Heat to boiling, then boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  5. Add in creamed corn, diced potatoes, bacon pieces, salt and pepper to pan. Heat only until heated through. Taste test soup; add additional salt/pepper, if necessary, to suit your taste.
  6. Ladle soup into serving dishes. Garnish with crisp bacon pieces and chopped celery green tops. Serve hot, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Corn, Bacon & Potato Chowder
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 349 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 32mg11%
Sodium 726mg32%
Potassium 745mg21%
Carbohydrates 37g12%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 415IU8%
Vitamin C 18.5mg22%
Calcium 216mg22%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.