Potato & Corn Chowder

Potato and corn chowder with bacon

Potato soup generally isn’t real exciting.  This recipe will change your mind.  One day, I didn’t feel a trip to town just for fresh milk, so as I was tweaking this recipe I substituted evaporated milk.  Wallah!  This soup has a pleasing, smooth, sweet taste.  Pair with Honey/Slightly Wheat Buns for a great meal.

Saute Onions
Saute Onions

1  medium onion, chopped
¼ cup butter
1 can (14-3/4 oz.) chicken broth
2 cans (14-3/4 oz. each) cream-style corn
4 potatoes, peeled and cut into ¼ – ½” cubes
1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk
¼ cup water
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Potatoes and Corn added
Potatoes and Corn added

Optional – 4 strips bacon, cooked & chopped

In stock pot, sauté onion in butter until tender.  Add broth, water and potatoes; bring to a boil.  Add corn.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Reduce heat to low.

Stir in milk, salt and pepper.  Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Stir in bacon for a nice flavor boost or sprinkle on top of individual serving bowls.

Milk and Seasonings Added
Milk and Seasonings added
Potato and Corn Chowder
Potato and Corn Chowder
Honey Bun with Potato and Corn Chowder
Honey Bun with Potato and Corn Chowder. Soup’s on. Let’s Eat!

 


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I live in a rural area of Arizona. I grew up in Iowa and transplanted to Arizona in the early 80's. I moved from a small Iowa farm to Phoenix, Arizona. Talk about culture shock! I lasted a couple years in metro Phoenix, then looked at a map and chose a small town. I live with my husband, Ken, and dog, Maggie, on an acreage just outside town. So much of what I learned by doing, as a way of life, is being lost. Everyone has something to offer the younger generation, so here I go...