Corn Chowder Soup

Dive into the comforting flavors of this creamy Corn Chowder Soup, a hearty and satisfying dish perfect for any season! Made with sweet corn kernels, tender potatoes, and a fragrant base of sautéed onion, celery, and garlic, this soup achieves its luscious consistency with a touch of heavy cream and a lightly blended texture. The smoky kick of paprika and thyme adds depth, while crispy bacon crumbles and optional green onion garnish provide the perfect finishing touches. Whether served as a cozy dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this one-pot recipe is easy to make and bursting with flavor. Simply grab a loaf of crusty bread, and you’ve got a meal to savor!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 2 green onions, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.

Step 3

Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes to create a roux.

Step 4

Gradually whisk in the vegetable broth, ensuring there are no lumps.

Step 5

Add the diced potatoes and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Step 6

Stir in the corn kernels, heavy cream, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and thyme. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through and allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Using an immersion blender, blend the soup slightly to thicken, leaving some texture. Alternatively, transfer a portion of the soup to a blender, blend carefully, and return it to the pot.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with crumbled bacon and chopped green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2889.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2955.6

Total Fat 159.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 368mg	0%
Sodium 5993.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 317.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.3g	0%
Total Sugars 65.0g
Protein 72.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 387.1mg	0%
Iron 13.8mg	0%
Potassium 7128.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.9%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 42.4%