Corn Chowder

Name: Corn Chowder
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
Ingredients: 6 potatoes, peeled and diced; Water; 1 can (16 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained; 4 cups whole milk; 1 large onion, diced; 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

My grandmother and mother made this dish to warm their families during the cold winter months. Nothing chased away a chill like this chowder! Now when it's cold and damp outside, I make this dish and think of these days. Everyone in my household enjoys the delicious warmth of a steaming bowl of Corn Chowder.

Ingredients

6 potatoes, peeled and diced
Water
1 can (16 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
4 cups whole milk
1 large onion, diced
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until onion is soft.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 357 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 760mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 5g fiber), 13g protein.

Originally published as Corn Chowder in Reminisce Extra February 1993

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ShannonMLeger

Dec 19, 2015

Delicious chowder. I altered the recipe by adding a stick of celery, chopped, and a cup of grated cheddar cheese. I omitted the thyme. I would make it again!
kshea

Jun 24, 2012

Couldn't click on stars, not there. I would rate it "good". My family thought so.
CivilGirl

Jan 24, 2012

Not impressed-I added the creamed corn as one reader suggested, but I still found this rather tasteless
ladydrgn1972

Nov 19, 2011

I really liked it! It was very quick and simple. And I added celery and it was very good if you like a little crunch to your soup..
ladydrgn1972

Nov 19, 2011

It was a little soupy. But overall it was a good soup and very filling and tastefull. I would make it again:)
kecutie2

Nov 17, 2011

I would make this recipe again because it was simple and quick to make; however, it did come out pretty soupy. To thicken it up, I added about a 1/2 cup of flour to the milk. I also think it lacked a little flavor so I spiced it just a bit with some cayenne pepper and cheese. After those minor adjustments, it turned out pretty yummy..
terach

Nov 14, 2011

Very good. I added a can of cream corn as well. I think that without 2 cans of corn it would have been too soupy.
lovecats

Nov 27, 2009

I think this chowder sucked
wildflowerhill

Nov 4, 2009

Very good recipe but wanted it a bit thicker so added in 2 oz cream cheese and 4 tabls. butter and that did the trick! Also needed to add more salt and pepper too. But if you want a low fat chowder leave out the cream cheese and butter!!!