Description
Enjoy a bowl of our Summer Corn Chowder, a delightful fusion of fresh summer flavors and creamy textures. This wholesome dish highlights the natural sweetness of corn, complemented by tender Yukon Gold potatoes and savory turkey bacon. Perfect for warm evenings or gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and even easier to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Serve it as a satisfying main course or an inviting starter alongside crusty bread. With its comforting appeal, this chowder is sure to become a seasonal favorite in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ears fresh sweet yellow corn (kernels cut from cob)
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 5 slices turkey bacon (cut into pieces)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes (cut into pieces)
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 Tbsp honey
- Chopped fresh chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and turkey bacon; sauté until onion softens and begins to brown, about 8–10 minutes.
- Stir in flour and garlic; cook for an additional 1.5 minutes while whisking. Gradually pour in chicken broth until fully combined.
- Bring to a boil while stirring; add corn kernels, potatoes, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Remove bay leaf and blend about 2.5 cups of the chowder until smooth; return the blended mixture to the pot.
- Stir in half-and-half and honey; serve topped with chives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For extra creaminess, blend more of the chowder but retain some chunks for texture. Feel free to substitute turkey bacon with shredded chicken or diced lamb for added protein.