Can Can Potato Corn Chowder
Warm, hearty, and irresistibly creamy, this Can Can Potato Corn Chowder is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. Bursting with flavor from crisp bacon, sweet corn, and tender diced potatoes, this quick and easy recipe makes use of pantry staples like canned vegetables and creamed corn to come together in under 40 minutes. A touch of heavy cream and dried thyme add richness and depth, while optional garnishes like shredded cheddar and green onions elevate each bowl to restaurant-quality indulgence. Perfect for serving a crowd or cozying up with on a chilly evening, this family-friendly chowder delivers satisfying, savory goodness in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 15 ounces canned whole kernel corn, drained
- 15 ounces canned creamed corn
- 15 ounces canned diced potatoes, drained
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon from the pot, crumble, and set aside, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pot.
Add the butter to the pot with the bacon grease. Once melted, sauté the diced onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the canned whole kernel corn, creamed corn, and diced potatoes to the pot. Stir to combine.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Stir in the heavy cream, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Use an immersion blender to partially blend the chowder for a slightly thicker consistency, if desired. Be careful to leave some chunks for texture.
Adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt and pepper.
Ladle the chowder into bowls and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, and crumbled bacon if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 143.1 g | 183% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.1 g | 400% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 394 mg | 131% | |
| Sodium | 8786 mg | 382% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 232.7 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.9 g | ||
| Protein | 60.4 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 592 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 3186 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
