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Cozy Bacon & Corn Chowder Bliss

Name: Cozy Bacon & Corn Chowder Bliss: Stovetop Bacon Corn Chowder with Potatoes, Thyme, Sage, and Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon, diced; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups chicken broth; 6-8 small red or gold potatoes, mostly 1/2-inch cubes with some 1/4-inch cubes; 2-3 cups frozen corn kernels; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon fresh sage, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 3/4 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 4 green onions, sliced, for garnish

Stovetop Bacon Corn Chowder with Potatoes, Thyme, Sage, and Cream

Creamy corn chowder with crispy bacon, red or gold potato cubes, thyme, sage, and smoked paprika. Stovetop in about 50 minutes, with a slow cooker option.

Soups Mains Stovetop American 6 servings Prep 15 min Cook 35 min Total 50 min

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Ingredients

8 slices bacon, diced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
6-8 small red or gold potatoes, mostly 1/2-inch cubes with some 1/4-inch cubes
2-3 cups frozen corn kernels
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon fresh sage, finely chopped
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 green onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

Cook the diced bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel. Leave about 2 tablespoons drippings in the pot.
Sauté the onion in the drippings until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute.

Prep
Melt the butter. Sprinkle in the flour and cook 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth. Add the potato cubes, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15-20 minutes until tender.

Cooking
Stir in the frozen corn, thyme, sage, smoked paprika, and half the bacon. Season with salt and pepper.
Pour in the milk and cream. Cook over low heat 5 minutes without boiling.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with the reserved bacon and sliced green onions.

Notes

Cutting most potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes and some into 1/4-inch cubes helps the smaller pieces soften into the broth while the larger cubes stay chunky.
Slow cooker option: after sautéing the onion and garlic, combine them with the potatoes, corn, thyme, sage, smoked paprika, broth, and half the bacon. Cook on LOW 6-7 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender. Stir in the milk and cream 30 minutes before serving.
If you want a thicker slow cooker chowder, stir in 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water near the end.

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Anonymous 2026-08-13

Creamy, smoky, and gone in a night. The extra-small potato cubes make it.