Easy Corn Chowder
Easy Corn Chowder is a warm and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. This recipe is easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients.
Easy Corn Chowder is a warm and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. This recipe is easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients.
- Carbohydrate 36.1592647824215 g
- Cholesterol 24.0000000202884 mg
- Fat 7.87796000659373 g
- Fiber 1.40327996282577 g
- Protein 9.06111600653287 g
- Saturated Fat 4.49626960378379 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (328g)
- Sodium 124.458191053376 mg
- Sugar 34.7559848195957 g
- Trans Fat 0.9298084007669 g
- Calories 249 calories
Step-by-step
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute the bacon and onions together until onions are tender, about 7 minutes.
- Add the corn, potatoes, soup, milk, and salt and pepper.
- Raise heat to high and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer about 25 to 35 minutes or until the potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
Rendered bacon fat provides the foundational cooking medium for softening the chopped onions over medium heat for seven minutes without scorching. Dairy-heavy soups require specific thermal management during storage and reheating to prevent separation and curdling. Cubed potatoes must reach complete tenderness during the simmer phase to ensure the correct textural contrast against the creamy broth base.
- Store leftover chowder in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Reheat individual portions gently on the stovetop over low heat, stirring constantly to redistribute the dairy fats.
- Avoid freezing dairy-based potato soups, as freezing causes the potatoes to turn mealy and the milk solids to break down permanently.
- Cut potato cubes to a uniform half-inch size so they finish softening simultaneously within the 35-minute simmer window.
Controlling the burner temperature prevents scorching at the bottom of the saucepan while the starches hydrate. Proper cooling before refrigeration protects food safety standards in domestic kitchens.
