Corn Chowder
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Potatoes and bacon make this chowder soup recipe hearty enough to be considered a main dish. Especially delicious when prepared with fresh ears of corn.


Corn Chowder

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Servings: Makes 6 servings
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Related Categories: Corn Chowder, Corn Chowder, Low Calorie, Low Fat

 
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Ingredients
  • 6 
    ears of fresh corn or 3 cups frozen whole kernel corn
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  • 1/2 cup
    chopped onion (1 medium)
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  • 1/2 cup
    chopped green sweet pepper
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  • 1 tablespoon
    cooking oil
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  • 1 14-ounce can
    chicken broth
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  • 1 cup
    cubed, peeled potato (1 medium)
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  • 2 tablespoons
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    black pepper
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  • 1-1/2 cups
    milk
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  • 3 slices
    bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and crumbled or 2 tablespoons cooked bacon pieces
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  • 2 tablespoons
    snipped fresh parsley (optional)
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Directions
1.
If using fresh corn, use a sharp knife to cut the kernels off the cobs (you should have about 3 cups corn). Set corn aside.
2.
In a large saucepan cook onion and sweet pepper in hot oil until onion is tender but not brown. Stir in chicken broth, potato, and corn. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
3.
In a small bowl combine flour, salt, and pepper. Stir milk into flour mixture; add to corn mixture in saucepan. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Add bacon; heat through. If desired, garnish each serving with parsley.
4.
Makes 6 servings (5 1/2 cups)
5.
Corn and Crab Chowder: Prepare as above, except omit bacon. In Step 3, after cooking for 1 minute, stir in one 6- or 6-1/2-ounce can crabmeat, drained, flaked, and cartilage removed. Heat through.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 192, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 572 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g, Total Sugar 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 32%, Calcium 8%, Iron 5%. Exchanges: Starch 2, Fat 1. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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