Creamy corn chowder
 
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Creamy corn chowder with just 6 ingredients. Bacon adds rich flavor and a touch of smokiness.
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Recipe type: Soup
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 4 slices thick cut bacon
  • 5 ears of corn
  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • ½ cup grated onion
  • 4 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 4 cups whole milk
Instructions
  1. In a large pan over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels, then crumble. Set aside.
  2. Cut kernels from the corn. Discard cobs.
  3. In a medium pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until onion is soft.
  4. Add the scallions and cook another minute.
  5. Stir in the milk bring to a simmer.
  6. Stir in the corn and bacon and season to taste with salt (you'll need about 1 teaspoon or more to taste). When the soup returns to a simmer, remove from heat and serve.
  7. Garnish with chopped scallions or chives, if desired.
Recipe by white plate blank slate at https://whiteplateblankslate.com/creamy-corn-chowder/