Description
Hearty Pioneer Woman corn chowder celebrates midwestern comfort with creamy, bacon-kissed goodness. Rich flavors meld perfectly, delivering warmth that satisfies deep hunger and soul comfort for you.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ears corn, kernels sliced off
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, orange), finely diced
- 3 slices bacon, cut into pieces
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cups (710 ml) chicken stock or broth
- 2 cups (470 ml) half-and-half
- 4 tbsps (½ stick or 113 g) butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 heaping cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 heaping cup grated pepper Jack cheese
- ⅓ cup sliced green onions
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 12 bread bowls, tops cut and centers hollowed out for serving
Instructions
- Flavor Base Preparation: Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add bacon, cooking until crisp and golden, releasing rich, smoky undertones.
- Vegetable Infusion: Introduce bell peppers and corn kernels, stirring to blend flavors and develop a vibrant, aromatic foundation. Sprinkle flour evenly, toasting briefly to eliminate raw notes and create a robust thickening agent.
- Liquid Integration: Gradually pour chicken stock while whisking continuously, ensuring a smooth, velvety texture. Simmer the mixture, allowing it to thicken and concentrate the intricate flavor profiles of the ingredients.
- Creamy Transformation: Reduce heat and gently incorporate half-and-half cream. Let the chowder simmer, covered, creating a luxurious, silky consistency that melds all components into a harmonious blend.
- Final Embellishment: Fold in green onions and shredded cheeses, stirring until completely melted. Season with salt and black pepper, balancing and enhancing the chowder’s complex flavor landscape.
- Serving Presentation: Ladle the steaming chowder into warm bread bowls, ensuring each serving captures the dish’s full-bodied essence and comforting warmth.
Notes
- Bacon Brilliance: Render bacon slowly to extract maximum flavor and achieve a perfect golden-brown crispness that infuses the entire chowder with rich, smoky undertones.
- Flour Power: Toasting flour for one minute eliminates raw taste and creates a robust thickening base, ensuring a smooth and velvety chowder texture without lumps.
- Cream Control: Simmer half-and-half gently to prevent curdling and maintain a silky, luxurious consistency that elevates the chowder’s overall richness.
- Cheese Melt Magic: Add shredded cheese off direct heat and stir continuously to create a seamless, creamy integration that distributes flavor evenly throughout the dish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg