Creamy Corn Chowder Bacon (Printable Recipe)
Comforting chowder with corn, bacon, and potatoes in a creamy broth perfect for cozy meals.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Base Ingredients
01 -
4 slices bacon, chopped
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1 onion, small diced
03 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
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4 red potatoes, small diced
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1 (16 oz.) package frozen corn
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4 cups vegetable broth
→ Seasonings and Thickeners
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
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3/4 cup heavy cream
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2 tablespoons flour
→ Garnish
11 -
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Set multi-cooker to Brown or Sauté mode. Add chopped bacon and cook until crispy, about 6 minutes. Remove bacon with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, leaving fat in pot.
02 -
Add diced onion to bacon fat and cook 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
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Return cooked bacon to pot. Add diced potatoes, frozen corn, vegetable broth, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine, ensuring potatoes are covered with liquid.
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Secure lid and set multi-cooker to high pressure for 10 minutes. Once cooking completes, carefully release pressure and remove lid.
05 -
Pour in heavy cream and sprinkle flour over surface. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until chowder thickens to silky consistency.
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Ladle hot chowder into bowls and garnish generously with chopped fresh chives. Serve immediately.
# Extra Tips:
01 -
Cook bacon slowly over medium heat to render maximum fat for enhanced flavor
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Dice potatoes evenly for uniform cooking and consistent texture
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Fresh chives provide essential brightness and color contrast
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Flavors improve overnight, making this excellent for meal prep
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Store up to 3 days refrigerated or freeze base without cream for 2 months