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New England Corn Chowder with Bacon

By: Rebecca  |  Published: February 4, 2016  |  Updated: September 6, 2018  |   View Our Affiliate Disclosure Policy

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This New England Corn Chowder with Bacon is a slightly spicy adaptation of the down-home classic and still creamy and delicious as ever! via @sugarandsoulco

This New England Corn Chowder with Bacon recipe is a slightly spicy adaptation of the down-home classic and still creamy and delicious as ever!

This New England Corn Chowder with Bacon is a slightly spicy adaptation of the down-home classic and still creamy and delicious as ever!

New England Corn Chowder

If there is one soup that feels like home to me, it’s corn chowder. I know most people would think that since I live in Maine I must LOVE clam chowder or lobster bisque, but that is not the case, I actually dislike both.

JUST TAKE ME TO THE CORN CHOWDER RECIPE ALREADY!

If you’d rather skip my (very helpful, I think) tips and tricks, essential cooking info, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to this deliciously easy Best Ever CORN CHOWDER Recipe – simply scroll to the bottom of the page where you can find the printable recipe card.

New England Corn Chowder with Bacon

You see, I didn’t grow up on the coast, I grew up in the highland region with lakes and fields full of corn and potatoes.

Corn Field Tag was a legit form of fun, even though this local author of ours by the name of Stephen King kept us scared out of our wits thanks to Children of the Corn.

But the fear made the game all the more fun!

Corn Chowder with Bacon

So when you grow up with a cornfield in front of your house and potato field behind it… you tend to have a fondness for the two of them, especially when they are paired together in something as delicious as corn chowder.

Corn Chowder Recipe

I love the way the thick and creamy base hugs the corn, potatoes, onions, and celery.

The Old Bay seasoning gives it that classic flavor we all know and love and we’ll kick it up a notch with crispy bacon, thyme, and Tabasco sauce.

The slightest kick mixed with the sweet vegetables and salty bacon make for a homey recipe you’ll never want to let go of.

Stove Top Corn Chowder

What Seasonings Do You Use In Corn Chowder?

You can use a variety of spices. In this recipe, I use Old Bay Seasoning, thyme, salt, and pepper.

How Do You Thicken Up Corn Chowder?

I like to thicken up my chowders with all-purpose flour, there are a few different techniques for thickening a soup or chowder with flour. In this corn chowder recipe, I like to create a roux with butter and flour and add the liquid ingredients in afterward.

What Makes a Chowder a Chowder?

The fact that it’s thickened by flour instead of cornstarch or another thickening agent. To most Americans, it means clam chowder, either New England with a cream base or the tomato-based Manhattan style.

The term comes from the French word “chaudiere” the pot in which the chowder was cooked. The main ingredient of a chowder can range widely, from corn to clams.

This New England Corn Chowder with Bacon is a slightly spicy adaptation of the down-home classic and still creamy and delicious as ever!

How To Make Corn Chowder:

  1. In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until fat is rendered out and bacon is crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, leave bacon fat in the pan.
  2. Add the onions and the celery to the bacon fat and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the corn and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add butter and flour and cook for 10 more minutes.
  5. While stirring, add the chicken stock, heavy cream, seasonings, potatoes, and Tabasco sauce to the pot and cook for another 8-10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  6. Ladle into bowls and top with cooked bacon, garnish with thyme leaves and drops of Tabasco.

More Cozy Recipes:

  • Instant Pot Pot Roast
  • Corn Mac and Cheese
  • Creamy Mac and Cheese
  • Baked Pork Chops
  • Irish Fried Cabbage

Pin this Corn Chowder Recipe for Later!

This New England Corn Chowder with Bacon recipe is a slightly spicy adaptation of the down-home classic and still creamy and delicious as ever!

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New England Corn Chowder with Bacon

Rebecca Hubbell
This New England Corn Chowder with Bacon is a slightly spicy adaptation of the down-home classic and still creamy and delicious as ever!
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 55 mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 10 people
Calories 618

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chopped bacon
  • 3 cups diced onions
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 3 cups canned sweet corn drained and rinsed
  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 cups small diced potatoes
  • 2 tablespoon Tabasco sauce

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until fat is rendered out and bacon is crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, leave bacon fat in the pan.
  • Add the onions and the celery to the bacon fat and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the corn and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add butter and flour and cook for 10 more minutes.
  • While stirring, add the chicken stock, heavy cream, seasonings, potatoes, and Tabasco sauce to the pot and cook for another 8-10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with cooked bacon, garnish with thyme leaves and drops of Tabasco.

Nutrition

Calories: 618kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 12gFat: 50gSaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 141mgSodium: 984mgPotassium: 582mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1410IUVitamin C: 14.8mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 2.6mg
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This New England Corn Chowder with Bacon is a slightly spicy adaptation from the down-home classic! Everything you'd expect from the tradition dish with a helping of bacon and a kick of Tabasco!
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I love sharing mouthwatering and fun recipes with all of you! My recipes are inspired by classic comfort food, the places I travel, and pop culture! I have a serious sweet tooth and love a good cocktail and pancakes and bacon are definitely my weakness! So stick around a discover something delicious!

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  1. Barely Vegan says

    February 5, 2016 at 9:15 pm

    I can’t get over your photography! Seriously…..it’s just beautiful Rebecca!! Stunning. Now I must admit, my heart sank a little when you said you don’t like clam chowder or lobster bisque!! haha. But, honestly who needs them when you’re eating a Corn Chowder recipe like this. This looks sooooo good and the instructions seem very simple. This will definitely be simmering on my stove in the near future. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      February 5, 2016 at 10:56 pm

      Thanks so much, girl! I know, I know, it seems like a crime that I don’t eat them, right? I’ve never been big on seafood, but I actually LOVE crab! I could eat crab cakes for days!

      Reply
  2. Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says

    February 4, 2016 at 11:15 pm

    The thyme and tobasco are really intriguing me. I want to try this version of corn chowder! That’s so cool that you grew up with corn and potato fields surrounding your house. Love that inspiration for this soup 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      February 5, 2016 at 9:39 am

      Thanks so much, Amber!

      Reply
  3. aimee @ like mother like daughter says

    February 4, 2016 at 3:08 pm

    Mmm I love corn chowder! I bet the old bay seasoning and tabasco makes yours just perfect!

    Reply
  4. Yvonne [Tried and Tasty] says

    February 4, 2016 at 10:20 am

    EVERYTHING is better with bacon! YUMMY – I’m a huge clam chowder fan, so this is something that’s totally up my alley. A great addition to a really awesome list of soups. Thanks girl!

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