A quick and easy corn chowder recipe that can be made year round. This pot of delicious has the richness of your favorite potato soup, but with bacon in every bite.
Corn Chowder Recipe
This corn chowder is definitely one of my favorite quick and easy recipes; it comes together so effortlessly on the stovetop.
While it’s the perfect recipe to warm us during the winter months, it’s also well-received on cool summer evenings, especially if you’re staying on the coast or in the mountains.
Related: Chicken Corn Chowder
When it comes to game day, it’s one of my most requested recipes. Make sure you have a big pot of this chowder on the stove and individual bread bowls available for serving, it just might (will) rival the half-time show.
Chowder Ingredients
Butter – use salted butter for this chowder recipe.
Onion and garlic – critical for adding flavor
All-purpose flour – thickener
Potatoes – I prefer Yukon Gold potatoes for their tender waxy texture, they are perfect for chowder
Bacon – an absolute must for flavor
Frozen corn – using frozen corn is what makes this recipe accessible and easy to throw together year round.
Chicken broth, milk and sour cream – this is what makes up the base and the mouthfeel of your chowder
Cheddar cheese – I prefer sharp cheddar, but use whatever you have
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Recipe Tips
Make sure diced potatoes are the same size so they finish cooking at the same time.
Using full-fat milk and sour cream really adds to the mouthfeel of this chowder.
Add milk and broth gradually, while continuing to whisk.
Shred your own cheese, it melts more consistently than a pre-shredded version.
If after twenty minutes of simmering time you prefer your chowder thicker, slowly whisk in a tablespoon of cornstarch and cook for one minute more.
Serving this chowder in individual bread bowls is optional, but makes a nice presentation. Serve with crunchy, sliced bread if you decide to serve in bowls.
Storage Instructions
Place any leftovers in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to three days. Reheat leftovers on the stovetop over low heat.
More Corn Focused Recipes
- Fresh Creamed Corn
- Hot Corn Dip
- Charred Corn Crostini
- Corn and Basil Cakes
- Fresh Corn and Cherry Salad
Corn Chowder
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup salted butter
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 tsps table salt
- 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
- 3 large potatoes, cooked, peeled and cubed
- 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 large package frozen corn, thawed ( can also used fresh corn cut from the cob)
- 4-1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
- bread bowls for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sautĂ© onion until it is clear. Whisk in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. While whisking, gradually add milk and chicken broth. Add in potatoes, bacon, corn and parsley flakes.Â
- Continue to heat over medium to low heat, stirring frequently until chowder has thickened, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.Â
- Whisk in grated cheese and sour cream, stir until cheese has melted.
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Haley says
Made it last night and OMG this was the best corn chowder! we absolutely loved it.
Jamie says
This turned out amazing, absolutely loved it.
Lee says
Loved this so much it rich and delicious corn chowder. Loved how easy it was to make
John says
THIS corn chowder turned out so good I am making it again tonight. We really really liked it. Thanks.
Caleb says
I loved how simple this corn chowder recipe was to put together. Easy weeknight meal.
Seth says
We loved this corn chowder so very much. it was rich, thick and delicious. A real treat.
Audrey Dander says
My kids loved this so much, I only wish I made more to have leftovers! Delicious!
Kim Beaulieu says
I can’t stop eating this! The best corn chowder ever.
wilhelmina says
This was an amazing bowl of soup! So rich and creamy and just full of flavor. DELISH!
Cathy says
Thank you for loving it.
Fanny says
I’m not sure there could be a better corn chowder. We totally loved every bite.
cate says
This corn chowder was an absolute hit during our snow storm.
Tessa says
Oh my goodness this was so dang delicious. It’s an absolute favorite recipe now of mine!
Kit says
We loved loved loved this recipe!
Erin says
I love you can make this with frozen corn, so it’s a great year-round recipe. So tasty too!
Kristyn says
This recipe has me so excited for cooler weather!! Love corn chowder, especially when you put it in a bread bowl! It’s so creamy & hearty! We loved it so much.
Melissa says
Your corn chowder recipe is so good. I love adding it to a bread bowl. My family just loved it we will make this again soon.
Emily says
Delicious! Made for bread bowls, and loved it. Cooked the bacon in the cast iron soup pan and only took out half the bacon grease, and 1/4 C butter for about 1/2 c total, and then cooked the onion in the bacon fat. Also added a little thyme. Very thick, rich, and more flavorful than other corn chowder recipes while being easy and coming together quickly! Thanks!
Linda Miller says
This was absolutely fantastic. Loved every bite!
Sanse says
This turned out amazing. We loved every single bite.