Smoky Corn Chowder
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 10-ounce packages frozen corn
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup half-and-half
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
- 1 baguete, sliced and toasted (optional)
Directions
- Cook the bacon in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Spoon off and discard all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings. Return the pan to medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the garlic, paprika, and red pepper and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the corn, broth, and half-and-half and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Transfer half the soup to a blender and puree until smooth. Return to the pot and stir in ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- Divide the soup among bowls and top with the scallions and bacon. Serve with bread, if desired.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 359Calories From Fat 58%
- Fat 23g
- Sat Fat 9g
- Cholesterol 41mg
- Sodium 597mg
- Protein 10g
- Carbohydrate 32g
- Fiber 6g
- Sugar 20g
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
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