Betty's Creamy Corn Chowder Recipe

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Creamy Corn Chowder. This is a very light chowder that combines potatoes and corn, along with onions and seasonings, and is topped off with crisp bacon crumbles. This is lower calorie version of a traditional hearty chowder.

Ingredients:

6 slices bacon
1 medium to large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 medium to large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup water
14.5-oz. can cream-style corn
1 1/2 cups milk (You may use half and half for a creamier chowder.)
1/2 teaspoon salt
dash of ground black pepper

In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Crumble bacon, and set aside. Pour off all grease from the skillet, reserving the bits of bacon that have clung to the skillet. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet, and saute a chopped onion until soft and browned from the bacon leavings. Place 2 cups of peeled, cubed potatoes, along with the sauteed onion, and 1/2 cup water in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover with a lid that fits, reduce heat, and simmer 18 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in a 14.5-oz. can of cream-style corn, 1 1/2 cups milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a dash of black pepper. Cook until thoroughly heated, stirring often. Do not boil. Ladle into bowls, and sprinkle crisp, crumbled bacon on top of each serving. You may serve this chowder with toasted bread, saltines, or cornbread sticks. I chose cheese crackers to accompany mine. This is lower in calories than most cream soups, although you can make changes as you like. If you are vegetarian, just leave out the bacon, and it will be a great meal for you! I hope you enjoy this recipe! --Betty :)

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[DevilzDontCry]

Do I have to use the pureed corn at all? I'd rather use the actual corn bits use instead..

[bettyskitchen]

@DevilzDontCry Actual corn bits is fine.

--Betty :)

[daddy567888]

Hi Betty can I used evaporated milk??

[bettyskitchen]

@daddy567888 Yes, evaporated milk will be great!

--Betty  :)

[edhunley]

I made this with leftover Christmas ham instead of bacon. It was great and a good use for leftover ham.

[bettyskitchen]

@edhunley Thanks for the lovely feedback and great tip!

--Betty :)

[PdxMotoxer]

Thanks Betty!! I used to buy that bear creek potato soup mix from costco and add ham and jazz it up with frozen corn and other things to make it my own. But costco stopped selling soo i'm been looking to make my own and yours looks easy and very tasty. (i've NEVER tried bacon and looks awesome!!) and a great change up to just getting a very thick slice of ham from grocery store deli sammich meat. Thanks Betty

[metapixusion]

omg!

shes the same lady that taught me how to make devilish deviled eggs lol

[MsJackieMorris]

Im making this right now...from your recipe..

[iMoreAsianR]

never seen a stove like that before, looks cool.

awesome chowder btw.