Corn Chowder - The Best Recipe

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  1. 1. Husk the corn. Carefully remove most of the silk by hand and then rub the ears with a towel to finish the job. Cut the kernels from the cobs and place in a bowl. You should have about 2 cups. Using the back of your knife, scrape down the cobs and add the milky substance that oozes out to the corn kernels.
  2. 2. Heat a 3- to 4-quart heavy pot over low heat and add the diced bacon. Once it has rendered a few tablespoons of fat, increase the heat to medium and cook until the bacon is crisp and golden brown. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat, leaving the bacon in the pot.
  3. 3. Add the butter, onion, bell pepper, thyme, cumin, and turmeric and sauté, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, for about 8 minutes, until the onion and pepper are tender but not browned.
  4. 4. Add the corn kernels, potatoes, and stock, turn up the heat, cover, and boil vigorously for about 10 minutes. Some of the potatoes will have broken up, but most should retain their shape. Use the back of your spoon to smash a bit of the corn and potatoes against the side of the pot. Reduce the heat to medium and season the chowder with salt and pepper.
  5. 5. Stir the cornstarch mixture and slowly pour it into the pot, stirring constantly. As soon as the chowder has come back to a boil and thickened slightly, remove from the heat and Stir in the cream. Adjust the seasoning if necessary. If you are not serving the chowder within the hour, let it cool a bit, then refrigerate; cover the chowder after it has chilled completely. Otherwise, let it sit at room temperature for up to an hour, allowing the flavors to meld.
  6. 6. When ready to serve, reheat the chowder over low heat; don't let it boil. Ladle into cups or bowls and sprinkle with the chopped chives.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 272.37 Kcal (1140 kJ)
Calories from fat 136.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.15g 23%
Cholesterol 51.29mg 17%
Sodium 182.76mg 8%
Potassium 552.05mg 12%
Total Carbs 29.24g 10%
Sugars 8.67g 35%
Dietary Fiber 1.94g 8%
Protein 6.55g 13%
Vitamin C 47mg 78%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 27%
Iron 74.2mg 412%
Calcium 40.5mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 86.19 Kcal (361 kJ)
Calories from fat 43.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.79g 23%
Cholesterol 16.23mg 17%
Sodium 57.84mg 8%
Potassium 174.7mg 12%
Total Carbs 9.25g 10%
Sugars 2.74g 35%
Dietary Fiber 0.61g 8%
Protein 2.07g 13%
Vitamin C 14.9mg 78%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 27%
Iron 23.5mg 412%
Calcium 12.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.3
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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