Description
Pioneer Woman Corn Chowder delivers creamy comfort straight from heartland kitchens. Rich with sweet corn, bacon, and velvety potatoes, this soul-warming soup promises pure Midwestern comfort that wraps you in delicious memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 ears corn, kernels sliced off
- 3 whole bell peppers, finely diced (red, yellow, orange)
- 3 slices bacon, cut into pieces
- 1 whole onion, chopped
- 3 cups chicken stock or broth
- 2 cups half-and-half
Cheese and Seasoning:
- 1 heaping cup grated Monterey Jack
- 1 heaping cup grated pepper Jack
- ⅓ cup sliced green onions
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Thickening and Base Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (½ stick or 113 grams) butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 12 bread bowls, tops cut and centers hollowed out for serving
Instructions
- Initiate the flavor foundation by melting butter in a spacious pot over medium-high heat. Gently sauté finely chopped onions until they become translucent and aromatic, approximately 3 minutes. Introduce diced bacon, allowing it to render and develop a golden-brown exterior for about 2 minutes.
- Incorporate colorful bell peppers, stirring for 2 minutes until they soften slightly. Fold in sweet corn kernels, cooking for an additional minute to enhance their natural sweetness and develop deeper flavor profiles.
- Create a thickening base by evenly sprinkling flour over the vegetable mixture, carefully coating each ingredient. Toast the flour for 1 minute to eliminate any raw, powdery taste. Slowly stream in chicken stock while continuously stirring to ensure a smooth, lump-free consistency. Allow the mixture to simmer and gradually thicken for 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce creamy elements by reducing heat to medium and gently stirring in half-and-half cream. Cover the pot and simmer delicately for 15 minutes, periodically stirring to prevent scorching and promote even heating.
- Elevate the chowder’s complexity by adding freshly chopped green onions and a blend of shredded cheeses. Stir until the cheeses melt completely, creating a silky, luxurious texture. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to perfectly balance the flavors.
- Present the chowder by ladling the steaming, creamy soup into rustic bread bowls. Serve immediately to capture the maximum depth of flavors and enjoy the comforting, hearty dish that promises to delight every palate.
Notes
- Elevate this chowder by storing leftovers in airtight containers to preserve its rich, creamy essence for 3-4 days.
- Switch up the flavor profile by experimenting with vegetable stock or adding diced potatoes for unexpected texture.
- Green onions deliver a vibrant, sharp garnish that cuts through the luxurious, cheesy base.
- Creating a lighter version becomes simple by swapping half-and-half with whole milk and reducing cheese quantities.
- Bacon transforms this soup from classic to extraordinary, infusing each spoonful with smoky, irresistible depth.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 512 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 824 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 63 mg