Canadian Living Corn Chowder
Cozy up with a bowl of hearty Canadian Living Corn Chowder, a classic comfort food that balances creamy richness with bursts of savory-sweet corn flavor. This irresistible recipe combines the smoky crispness of bacon with tender potatoes, vibrant corn kernels, and a velvety finish of heavy cream. Perfect for a family dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this quick-to-make chowder comes together in under an hour, making it an ideal weeknight meal. The recipe offers versatility with fresh or frozen corn and is brightened with optional fresh parsley for a touch of color and freshness. Satisfy your cravings with this creamy corn chowder, a soul-warming dish perfect for any season. Keywords: Canadian corn chowder, creamy chowder recipe, classic comfort food, easy dinner idea, hearty soup recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the diced bacon and cook until crisp and golden, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the cooked bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving the rendered fat in the pot, and set the bacon aside on a plate lined with a paper towel.
To the same pot, add the chopped onions and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the diced potatoes, corn kernels, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Using an immersion blender, blend the soup partially, leaving some chunks for texture. Alternatively, transfer half of the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and return it to the pot.
Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Ladle the chowder into bowls and garnish with the crispy bacon and optional fresh parsley. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2483 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.3 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.1 g | 360% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 368 mg | 123% | |
| Sodium | 5901 mg | 257% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 250.1 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.8 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.0 g | ||
| Protein | 69.9 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 262 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 5618 mg | 120% | |
*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.
