Corn Chowder from Mimi’s Cafe
Corn chowder is a traditional American soup that originated in New England in the 18th century. It was originally made with salt pork, corn, and other vegetables, and was a popular dish among sailors.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 stalk Celery
- 2 clove Garlic
- 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
- 4 cup Chicken broth
- 2 medium Potatoes
- 2 cup Corn kernels
- 1 cup Half and half
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 slices Bacon
- 2 chopped Green onions
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth.
- Add the potatoes and corn kernels. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the half and half, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- In a separate pan, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from heat and crumble.
- Serve the corn chowder topped with crumbled bacon and chopped green onions.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.