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Creamy Corn, Zucchini, and Bacon Chowder

Creamy Corn, Zucchini, and Bacon Chowder

A delicious creamy corn chowder with zucchini and crispy bacon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course chowder, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot

Ingredients
  

Bacon and Vegetables

  • 5 strips thick cut bacon, chopped cooked until crispy
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cups zucchini or yellow squash, chopped about 1-2 medium zucchinis
  • 5 cups yellow corn kernels from about 4 ears corn
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • red pepper flakes to your taste
  • 2 cups russet potatoes, peeled and chopped about 2 medium potatoes
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 cup shredded gouda cheese
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives

Instructions
 

Steps

  • In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and reserve for topping. If there is an excess amount of bacon grease, remove all but 1 tablespoon of grease.
  • To the pot, add the butter, onion, and zucchini and cook another 5 minutes or until fragrant. Add the corn, garlic, thyme, paprika, and a big pinch of red pepper flakes. Cook another 2 minutes. Add the potatoes and broth. Cover, and bring the soup to a boil, simmer 10-15 minutes, until the potato is soft.
  • Transfer ½ of the chowder to a blender and blend until mostly smooth. Return to the pot. Stir in the cream, honey, and both cheeses, and cook 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the chowder thickens slightly. Stir in the chives and remove from the heat.
  • Ladle the chowder into bowls and top with bacon, additional cheese, and any fresh herbs you love most. Enjoy!

Notes

For added flavor, top with fresh herbs such as basil, thyme, or oregano.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword bacon chowder, comfort food, creamy corn chowder, Fall recipes, vegetable soup, zucchini chowder
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