Corn Chowder with Bacon Recipe

Corn chowder with bacon and sweet potatoes in a red bowl.

Corn Chowder with Bacon Recipe

Course: Soup

Cuisine: comfort food

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: bacon potato corn chowder, corn chowder, corn chowder with bacon

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 45

Servings:

Calories: 473kcal

This easy corn chowder with bacon recipe is perfect for chilly days. It's a little creamy, and the bacon gives it a nice smokiness. The surprise ingredient? Curry powder!

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Equipment

Ingredients

4 slices bacon thick cut
2 cups diced sweet potatoes
1 yellow onion
1 red bell pepper
3 cloves garlic
2 cups corn frozen, canned or fresh
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh sage
1 dried bay leaf
2 teaspoon yellow curry powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or apple cider vinegar
3 ¼ cups chicken stock
¾ cup heavy cream

Instructions

Place a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the bacon slices and cook, turning occasionally until brown and crisp.
While the bacon cooks, use a good chef's knife to dice the red pepper and onion. Finely chop the garlic. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into ½ inch chunks.
Remove the cooked bacon from the pan and set aside to drain on a paper towel lined plate, leaving the rendered fat in the pan. Add the peppers and onions and cook over medium heat until the onions are translucent and the peppers have softened, 8-10 minutes.
Add the sage, thyme, bay leaf and chopped garlic to the pan. Stir frequently and cook for about 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
Add the curry powder, cayenne, and a pinch of salt, stirring to coat the peppers and onions for about 1 minute, to allow the spices to bloom.
Add the remaining ingredients to the pan, cover and simmer for about 25 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are tender. Remove the sprig of sage and the thyme stems. Serve topped with crumbled bacon and fresh cilantro.

Notes

Prep time is minimal because you are doing most of your chopping and peeling while other things are cooking, so this recipe moves along quickly and easily. Gather all of the ingredients before you start cooking the bacon and you are set up for success!
To freeze, allow the chowder to cool completely, then chill in the fridge overnight in an airtight container. Transfer to the the freezer and store for up to 3 months.
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