American Corn and Cheese Chowder

A thick, creamy golden chowder loaded with sweet corn, smoky bacon, and sharp cheddar. Like a warm hug in a bowl on a cold evening.

45 min total Base: 6 servings 480 cal total

Submitted by Mystery Chef AI

Ingredients

Adjust Servings6 servings

1Base: 6 servings48

Sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen)

3 cups

Streaky bacon, diced

150 g

Sharp cheddar cheese, grated

1.5 cups

Heavy cream

250 ml

Chicken broth

750 ml

Potatoes, diced

2 medium

Onion

1 large

Garlic

3 cloves

All-purpose flour

3 tbsp

Fresh chives

2 tbsp

Cook bacon in a large pot until crispy. Remove and drain most fat.

Sauté diced onion and garlic in remaining bacon fat until soft.

Add flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Pour in broth gradually, whisking to avoid lumps.

Add potatoes and corn. Simmer 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.

Stir in cream and cheddar until melted and smooth.

Serve topped with bacon crumbles and chives.

💡 Chef's Tip

Blend about 1/3 of the soup and stir it back in for a thicker, creamier consistency without adding more cream.

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