Description
Creamy summer corn and zucchini chowder brings farm-fresh flavors dancing through each spoonful of comfort. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, offering warmth and richness you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 ears corn, cut off the cob
- 2 russet potatoes, cubed
- 1 large zucchini, sliced
- 1 large yellow squash, sliced
- 4 strips bacon, chopped
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups half and half or whole milk
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/2 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 ribs celery, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a spacious pot, render bacon over medium heat until golden and crisp. Extract bacon pieces, reserving the flavorful drippings.
- Sauté diced onions and celery in bacon fat for 3-4 minutes until translucent and aromatic.
- Introduce corn kernels and minced garlic, stirring for 1-2 minutes to release their fragrant essence.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot, adding cubed potatoes and seasonings. Simmer gently for 10 minutes until potatoes reach tender perfection.
- Incorporate zucchini and yellow squash, continuing to cook for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are delicately soft.
- Extract 2 cups of chowder and transform into a smooth puree using a blender. Reintegrate the creamy mixture back into the pot.
- Gently fold in half and half or whole milk, warming the chowder for an additional 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Ladle the steaming chowder into bowls, crowning each serving with the reserved crispy bacon crumbles.
Notes
- Bacon Selection Choose thick-cut bacon for maximum flavor and crispiness, which adds depth to the chowder’s overall taste profile.
- Vegetable Prep Cut vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Dairy Alternatives Replace half and half with coconut milk for a dairy-free version that maintains creamy consistency.
- Spice Customization Adjust cayenne pepper quantity based on personal heat tolerance, allowing for personalized spice levels.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg