
Quick and Easy Corn Chowder
Originally I posted this Corn Chowder recipe as a way to use fresh corn which is so plentiful here in...
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By Mary
/ March 28, 2020
Quick and Easy Corn Chowder
Originally I posted this Corn Chowder recipe as a way to use fresh corn which is so plentiful here in Iowa at the end of the summer. However, the other day as I was thinking about recipes that would be easy to make from pantry and freezer items I realized this would be an easy and delicious choice. This recipe has been adapted from several church cookbooks in my vintage cookbook collection. Because I like my chowder a little lighter and not too thick -- so I ended up adjusting the liquids, amount of corn (I like more) and salt. It is easy to adjust to a vegetarian version by using non-dairy products, vegetable broth, and veggie bacon, as well as, a chicken or ham corn chowder. Here is the original recipe, I have posted substitutions and ideas to adapt the recipe below. Fresh Summer Corn Chowder Save Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 1 hour Fresh corn, red potatoes, and bacon will make this one of your favorites. Author: Adapted by Mary Lovstad Recipe type: Soup Cuisine: American Serves: 6 servings Ingredients 2 to 3 slices of bacon 1 cup finely chopped sweet onion 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon flour 1 cup to 1 can of low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup of water 2 cups red potatoes diced in small cubes -- rinse well to remove extra starch 4 to 6 ears of fresh uncooked sweet corn - cleaned and cut from the cob ½ cup to 1 can of evaporated milk Instructions Brown bacon in a large soup pot Remove when crisp -- reserve for topping Drain pan -- wipe out and return 2 TBSP of bacon fat or preferred fat to brown onions Saute onions until translucent. Add flour &...
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Welcome to my blog! I am an Iowa Farm girl who aspires to write a cookbook featuring vintage and favorite recipes from my family and friends. I'd like to bring you the art of cooking like your mother, grandmother, or whoever is your cooking inspiration. Keep it simple and enjoy! --Mary Food Blogger, Travel Writer, Photographer, Computer Geek, & Gardener
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