Ingredients
– 4 strips bacon, cooked and chopped
– 1/2 large yellow onion, diced
– 2 ribs celery, finely diced
– 5 ears corn, kernels cut off the cob
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 5 cups low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
– 2 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
– 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher sea salt
– 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
– 1/2 teaspoon paprika
– 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
– 1/4 teaspoon thyme
– 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
– 1 large zucchini, cut into quarters lengthwise then sliced
– 1 large yellow squash, cut into quarters lengthwise then sliced
– 2 cups half and half or whole milk
Instructions
1-Heat a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat and cook the bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes.
2-Add the diced onion and celery; cook for 3 minutes, then add the corn kernels and cook for an additional 4 minutes. Finally, stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3-Pour in the chicken broth and increase the heat to medium-high. Once simmering, add the potatoes, salt, black pepper, paprika, parsley, thyme, and cayenne. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes.
4-Add the zucchini and yellow squash; continue cooking until the potatoes are fork-tender and the squash is fully cooked, about 10-12 minutes.
5-Remove 2 cups of the chowder and puree it in a blender or food processor until silky smooth, about 1-2 minutes, then return the puree to the pot.
6-Stir in the half and half, combine thoroughly, and remove from heat.
7-Let the chowder sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Last Step:
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🍲 For thicker chowder, make a roux with equal parts butter and flour before adding broth.
🔥 Maintain a gentle simmer for richer flavors.
🔄 Use an immersion blender to puree directly in the pot for easier cleanup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering, blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 209
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1282mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 33mg