This weekend was quite cold in northeastern PA. In fact, I even saw flurries! I thought the cold weekend was a great way to squeeze in a soup supper before summer hits.
I found this recipe on a calendar of all places! It looked good and I had never made a chowder before.
The Recipe
1/2 pound bacon, cut up
1/2 cup onion,chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
4 cups frozen corn
4 cups half and half
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 can (16 oz) tiny whole potatoes, drained and diced
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp flour
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
In a large soup pot, cook bacon until crisp. Drain fat, leaving 2 tablespoons in the pan. Add chicken and cook over medium heat until no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Add onion, celery and peppers and saute for 2 minutes. Stir in flour. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in half and half. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Puree 2 cups of corn in blender. Add to pot. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Stir in pepper, potatoes and remaining corn. Heat through. Stir in bacon. Serve immediately.
Is it a keeper?
This chowder was fantastic! So hearty and rich! The bacon really added depth to the flavor of the chowder. The only thing I did differently is add cooked carrots. I also used pre-cooked small new potatoes instead of canned potatoes (which didn’t sound appealing to me). I also sprinkled some shredded cheddar cheese on top before serving.
I will definitely make this again and again. I wish I hadn’t waited until now to make it!
What’s your favorite soup to make on a cold day?
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This sounds delicious. I’m going to try it. My favorite soup to make is a ham and potato soup, so hearty on a cold day!
Ham and potato soup sounds delicious! I’ve never had it, but I would love to know how you make it! Let me know how you make out with the chicken corn chowder!
I love corn chowder and this looks like a good one! I love soups of all kinds, but potato soup is probably the hands-down fave of our whole family.
Sounds yummy and perfect for the winter months. We love potato soup (the recipe is on my blog) when it starts to get cold outside.
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Looking for some good meal ideas. Happy Menu planning. Have a great week.
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Our current favorite is a white bean/chicken soup my daughter kinda’ invented, but since she is one of those amazing dump cookers, I don’t have a recipe yet. We have been making soup about once a week now that the cold weather has set in. It isn’t just good for dinner, it is good for scenting the house all afternoon while it simmers.
You said it, Momma Mindy! I love it when my whole house is filled with the aroma of yummy soup!
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Oh my goodness…chicken corn chowder was a favorite of mine as a kid, but I haven’t had it in ages…this looks amazing! Thanks so much for sharing it with the hearth and soul hop this week (don’t forget to add a link back to any of the hosts so others can find it and share in the delicious fun!). Thanks 🙂
Oh Mercy!!! I am emailing this to myself! This sounds awesome.
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This sounds very delicious, thanks.
This looks REALLY good! Nice and creamy from the half-and-half. Yum!
My family loves chicken corn chowder. Yours looks delicious.
You know, I just realized a few days ago that my calendar has recipes on it, too. How funny that I look at it nearly daily and never noticed. You’re my inspriation to try one of those recipes! Thank you for sharing the results with the Hearth and Soul hop.
this is stick to your ribs goodness! thank you for sharing it with tuesday night supper club. i can’t wait to make it myself.
Visiting via Simple Lives Thursday…..this looks and sounds so delish!!
I love corn soup. This looks so good. Yum
Oh wow, flurries already! I think it’s going to be a cold winter everywhere this year! Your chowder sounds just wonderful, and it looks scrumptious in your photo. I’ve bookmarked it to try as soon as possible!
Hi! Thanks so much for linking this up to the party this week! This looks so incredibly delicious and is one of my favorite kinds of soup. My sister (www.gourmetmealsforless.com) and I are also hosting a Soup Exchange this Sat. and would love to have you link this recipe up there as well!
Thanks again!
Vanessa
We’re moving into soup weather now here in Germany, it’s been cold! This sounds great, will add to my winter soup list to try out 🙂
This looks great, I’m going to have to try this!
This looks like a rich and hearty chowder I would love. Thanks for linking up to our friday’s favorites… I will be using this come monday 🙂
wow, looks so yummy…definitely trying it soon! happy weekend! 🙂
I love corn chowder, I have made it once and turned out fab, never ever thought of putting chicken in it! I’ll have to try that next time, thanks for sharing such a great recipe, tami from the high street cottage
hmmmm good filling for a cold tummy
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that looks really good. I am definitely going to to try it. I make soup every Tuesday for dinner.
I really love making soups this time of year. Love, love, love. Ha… can’t believe you found the recipe on a calendar, but there you go.
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ButterYum
This one is totally making me hungry! Chowder is my favorite.
perfect dish
This sounds delicious. Have made my copy and will try it soon. Thanks for sharing. My favorite soup to make on a cold day is a Potato Soup recipe that my mother always made. Comfort food at it’s finest. It always reminds me of my mother when I make it and I top it with shredded cheddar. You question brought back a very pleasant memory.
Carolyn/A Southerners Notebook
Thank you so much for linking up to Southern In My Heart’s and my Souper Sister Saturday! This looks so good! Perfect for a chilly fall evening. Don’t you just love how you can find a good recipe just about anywhere?!
Heather at Gourmet Meals for Less
What a great week for a hearty soup… this looks awesome!! Thank you for sharing with Friday Potluck this week!
Great picture. I just love good food pictures AND your recipe looks delicious. Thanks for sharing.
This sounds perfect for the weather we’ve been having here lately. I’ve been looking at corn chowder recipes lately and adding the chicken to it makes it a complete meal.
Thanks.
Your chowder looks delicious! Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites! Hope to see you again this week.
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At a restaurant last night, I order White Bean Chicken Corn Chowder. It. was. fabulous! I think this recipe may be close. I just need to add the beans and a little heat. Thanks!
such a tasty soup. Something to warm me up during cold nights.