Corn Bacon Potato Chowder- this thick, creamy soup with potatoes, corn, and bacon is filling, delicious, and easy to prepare. Perfect dish for a cold day!
Category:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
corn bacon potato chowder
Servings: 6servings
Calories Per Serving: 349kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
1/2poundbacon(I used 6 thick slices bacon)
1/2cupchopped onion
1/2cupsliced celery(including the celery tops)
3Tablespoonsflour
4cupsmilk
1can cream style corn
1can new potatoes(whole white), drained and diced
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
Bacon pieces and celery tops(chopped), for garnish if desired
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).
Add onion and celery; cook/stir until onion is tender (3-4 minutes).
Add and blend in flour; cook over low heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Stir in milk, mix well to combine. Heat to boiling, then boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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.
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 349Calories 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.