vicki's favorite cheesy corn chowder

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Ellen Neudecker
Pittstown, NY

This is my daughter Vicki's favorite soup ever. While she is away at school, I make large batches and freeze it for her so that she always has a taste of home.

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 40 Min
cook time 40 Min

Ingredients For vicki's favorite cheesy corn chowder

  • 4 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 lg
    yellow onion, diced
  • 6 c
    chicken broth
  • 4 c
    frozen corn
  • 8 md
    russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 c
    milk
  • 2 c
    shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
  • 3 Tbsp
    minced garlic
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 3
    ribs of celery, sliced
  • 12 oz
    cooked, crumbled bacon

How To Make vicki's favorite cheesy corn chowder

  • 1
    Melt butter in a large soup pot
  • 2
    Add onion and celery. Cook about 5 minutes until onion is clear.
  • 3
    Stir in chicken broth, garlic and potatoes. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 20 minutes.
  • 4
    Add in corn.
  • 5
    Remove 4 cups of soup and puree in blender. Return puree to pot with remaining soup. Or use an immersion blender to thicken about half of the soup in the pot.
  • 6
    Stir in milk, cheese and bacon. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 7
    Garnish with additional shredded cheese, if desired.
  • 8
    Enjoy!

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