corn and cheddar chowder

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

Heaven in a bowl! This soup stands on its own as a main course when paired with a green salad and some crusty bread.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For corn and cheddar chowder

  • 4 slice
    bacon, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 1 lg
    onion, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    unsalted butter
  • 2 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 3 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 4 c
    chicken broth
  • 1 lg
    boiling potato, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 1/2 c
    heavy cream
  • 10 oz
    frozen corn kernels
  • 1/2 lb
    sharp cheddar cheese, grated

How To Make corn and cheddar chowder

  • 1
    Cook bacon in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp and transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
  • 2
    Add onion and butter to fat in pan and cook, stirring, until onion is softened. Add cumin and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Whisk in broth and bring to a boil, whisking occasionally.
  • 3
    Add potato and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 8 minutes. Stir in cream and corn and return to a simmer.
  • 4
    Add Cheddar, stirring just until cheese is melted (do not let boil), and season generously with pepper.
  • 5
    Serve topped with bacon.
  • 6
    Soup keeps 2 days, covered and chilled.

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