Creamy Corn Chowder with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Delight
A rich and creamy corn chowder made with turkey bacon, providing a comforting and delicious meal for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add olive oil, onion, and garlic to the pot and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the corn kernels and vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, then blend half of the chowder for a creamy texture and return to the pot.
- Serve hot, garnished with crumbled turkey bacon.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey bacon and use vegetable broth.
- Add diced potatoes for extra heartiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Creamy Corn Chowder, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food