Creamy Corn Chowder with Turkey Bacon: A Cozy Comfort Dish
A warm and comforting bowl of Creamy Corn Chowder made with turkey bacon, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the bacon drippings, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add corn and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Stir in the heavy cream, thyme, and crumbled bacon.
- Simmer for 15 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional bacon if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon or use a meat substitute.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Creamy Corn Chowder, Comfort Food, Soup, Turkey Bacon