Corn Chowder
This corn chowder is a delicious summertime meal featuring fresh corn, bacon, onions, carrots, and potatoes.
Servings 8
Calories 197kcal
Cost $.69 per serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 2 lbs red potatoes peeled and chopped
- 3 ears of corn kernels removed
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the 6 slices of bacon in the oven or in a frying pan. Pat the bacon dry, chop it into small pieces, and place it in a five or six quart slow cooker.
- Place all of the remaining ingredients in the slow cooker and stir.
- Cook on low for about 8 hours, or until the vegetables are all tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the chowder, leaving some chunks.
- Season with additional salt and pepper if necessary, and serve warm. This recipe yields 8 servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 791mg | Potassium: 852mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2867IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg
