Corn Chowder Recipe

This comforting corn chowder recipe is rich, creamy, and full of hearty flavor, making it an ideal choice for cozy dinners, family meals, or chilly evenings. With tender potatoes, sweet corn, and a smooth, creamy base, this chowder brings old-fashioned comfort to the table with minimal effort. Perfect for both weeknight meals and special occasions, it’s easy to prepare on the stovetop and can be adapted for slower cooking methods or lighter versions while still delivering satisfying taste and texture. Each spoonful is warm, filling, and packed with flavor, making it a crowd-pleasing homemade soup.

Ingredients

½ cup diced bacon
4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cups cream-style corn
2 cups water
2 teaspoons salt (adjust to taste)
Ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups half-and-half

Directions

• Cook the diced bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat until crispy.
• Drain excess fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pot with the bacon.
• Add the chopped potatoes and onion to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
• Stir in the cream-style corn, water, salt, and black pepper.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
• Simmer gently, stirring often, until the potatoes are tender and the chowder thickens.
• Warm the half-and-half in a separate saucepan until hot but not boiling.
• Slowly stir the warmed half-and-half into the chowder.
• Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
• Serve hot.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8