Creamy Corn, Zucchini, and Bacon Chowder

Name: Creamy Corn, Zucchini, and Bacon Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 5 strips thick cut bacon, chopped; 2 tbsp salted butter; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 1 -2 medium zucchini or yellow squash, chopped ((about 2 cups chopped)); 5 cups yellow corn kernels ((from about 4 ears corn)); 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 tbsp fresh thyme; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; red pepper flakes, to your taste; 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and chopped ((about 2 cups chopped)); kosher salt and black pepper; 4 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream; 1 tbsp honey; 1 cup shredded gouda cheese; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 tbsp chopped chives

So easy...takes less than an hour...and is totally delicious. Add a side salad for the perfect meal!

⏱ 45 min 🔨 Prep 15min 🔥 Cook 30min 📊 Medium 🍽 6 servings 👁 7

Creamy Corn, Zucchini, and Bacon Chowder

Instructions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and reserve for topping. If there is an excess amount of bacon grease, remove all but 1 tablespoon of grease.2. To the pot, add the butter, onion, and zucchini and cook another 5 minutes or until fragrant. Add the corn, garlic, thyme, paprika, and a big pinch of red pepper flakes. Cook another 2 minutes. Add the potatoes and broth. Cover, and bring the soup to a boil, simmer 10-15 minutes, until the potato is soft.3. Transfer 1/2 of the chowder to a blender and blend until mostly smooth. Return to the pot. Stir in the cream, honey, and both cheeses, and cook 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the chowder thickens slightly. Stir in the chives and remove from the heat.4. Ladle the chowder into bowls and top with bacon, additional cheese, and any fresh herbs you love most. I use basil, thyme and oregano. Enjoy!

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Nutrition per serving

721kcal

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$2489.00

Per Serving
$415.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$4978.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (82% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
strips thick cut bacon	5	$660.00
salted butter	2 tbsp	$33.00
yellow onion	1	$50.00
-2 medium zucchini or yellow squash	1	$50.00
yellow corn kernels	5 cups	$198.00
garlic	3 cloves	$593.00
fresh thyme	2 tbsp	$59.00
smoked paprika	0.5 tsp	$25.00
red pepper flakes	-	-
russet potatoes	2 medium	$44.00
kosher salt and black pepper	-	-
low sodium chicken broth	4 cups	$67.00
whole milk or heavy cream	1 cup	$250.00
honey	1 tbsp	$18.00
shredded gouda cheese	1 cup	$312.00
shredded cheddar cheese	0.5 cup	$130.00
chopped chives	2 tbsp	-