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    Home ≫ Soup

    Corn Soup with Potato and Bacon

    Updated August 24, 2020. Originally Posted August 25, 2020 By Nikole This post may contain Amazon affiliate links.

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    This Corn Soup with Potato and Bacon is a comfort food classic! This soup is good anytime of year, but is especially in the summer when there is an abundance of fresh corn. This easy recipe is creamy and has a touch of spice from jalepeño.

    Why You'll want to make it

    It's quick and easy. I live for easy recipes that really deliver on the taste without being difficult to make. This soup comes together in just a few easy steps.

    It's made with easy to find fresh and pantry ingredients. Chowders are made with easy to find ingredients like potatoes, onions, and celery, things you may already have in your panty. Sometimes the best recipes are ones made with familiar flavors we know and love.

    It's a comfort food the whole family will enjoy. My family loves this recipe anytime I make it, but especially in the summer when corn is at its peak. We all love the sweet flavor, but I love the cheap price! If fresh corn isn't available, substitute with frozen or canned.

    Ingredients

    Step by Step instructions

    Prepare vegetables by cutting onion, celery, jalepeño, and potato. Cut the corn from the cob. There are different methods to do this, but I like to stand the corn up in a large stainless steel bowl and slice the corn off while letting it fall into the bowl.

    Cut bacon into ½ inch pieces. Cook in a or dutch oven or large sauce pan over medium heat until crisp and fat has rendered. Set bacon aside to use as garnish.

    Spoon all but one tablespoon of the bacon drippings from pan. Reserve dripping for another use, or discard in the trash-not your sink drain.

    Add jalepeño, onion, and celery to pan. Cook 5 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally. 

    Add broth, corn, potato, salt, pepper, and cumin to the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are very tender.

    Partially mash soup with potato masher or immersion blender. Stir in cream and cook over medium heat until heated through. Adjust seasoning as desired.

    Garnish soup with reserved bacon, chopped tomatoes, or pico de gallo.

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    Tips and Variations

    I like the taste of both vegetable broth and chicken broth for this recipe. I usually use whatever I have in the pantry.

    Use canned (drained) or frozen corn instead of fresh corn.

    Make soup lighter by using whole milk, half and half or light cream instead of heavy cream.

    To make vegan or vegetarian: skip the bacon and use olive oil or your favorite vegan oil or butter to sauté the onion and celery. Use coconut milk or your favorite vegan milk in place of cream. You can also skip the cream all together, just keep in mind that it will be "brothy" not creamy.

    Celery isn't a must in the Corn and Potato Soup! You can try green or red bell peppers instead.

    Try different peppers like serranos (hotter) or poblanos (milder).

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    Ground Beef Chili 

    Corn Soup with Potato and Bacon

    Recipe by Nikole Berg
    You’ll love this Jalepeño Corn Chowder! This version is a twist on the classic corn and potato soup because it’s made with the addition of jalepeño! This recipe cooks up in less than an hour and is a great way to use up fresh corn. It’s sure to become one of your family’s favorites. 
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Soup Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 Servings
    Calories 303 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 8 slices bacon cut into ½ inch pieces
    • 1 tablespoon bacon drippings
    • 1 jalepeño seeds and membrane removed, finely diced (substitute with one small green or red pepper if you prefer)
    • 1 small onion diced
    • 1 stalk celery diced
    • 2- 14 oz. cans vegetable or chicken broth or one 32 oz. carton
    • 2 cups fresh corn cut from the cob or use canned or frozen
    • 1 Russet potato, large diced into ½ inch pieces
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • ½ cup whipping cream
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    Instructions
     

    • Cut bacon into ½ inch pieces. Cook in a or dutch oven or large sauce pan over medium heat until crisp and fat has rendered. Set bacon aside to use as garnish.
    • Spoon all but one tablespoon of the bacon drippings from pan. 
    • Add jalepeño, onion, and celery to pan. Cook 5-7 minutes or until softened.
    • Add broth, corn, potato, salt, pepper, and cumin to the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are very tender.
    • Partially mash soup with potato masher. Stir in cream and cook over medium-high heat until hot. Adjust seasoning as desired.
    • Garnish soup with reserved bacon.

    Notes

    • I like the taste of both vegetable broth and chicken broth for this recipe. I usually use whatever I have in the pantry.
    • Use canned (drained) or frozen corn instead of fresh corn.
    • Make soup lighter by using whole milk, half and half or light cream instead of heavy cream.
    • To make vegan or vegetarian: skip the bacon and use olive oil or your favorite vegan oil or butter to sauté the onion and celery. Use coconut milk or your favorite vegan milk in place of cream. You can also skip the cream all together, just keep in mind that it will be “brothy” not creamy.
    • Celery isn’t a must in the Corn and Potato Soup! You can try green or red bell peppers instead.
    • Try different peppers like serranos (hotter) or poblanos (milder).

    Nutrition

    Serving: 6ServingsCalories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 7gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 899mgPotassium: 422mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 437IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword corn chowder, corn on the cob, corn soup, mexican soups
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    About Nikole

    Nikole is the creator and photographer behind The Travel Palate, a food and travel blog featuring quick and flavorful recipes and getaway guides. Nikole hopes to inspire your inner foodie whether you're in the kitchen or traveling on your next adventure.

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    1. Lauren

      September 27, 2019 at 8:48 am

      I made this last week and it was perfect for my family. I will make it again!

      Reply
      • Nikole

        September 27, 2019 at 8:55 am

        I'm so happy to hear that! It's one of our favorites too! Thank you for the rating and the comment!!

        Reply

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