Corn Chowder

Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Corn Chowder
45 min.
5
185kcal

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Looking for a delicious and gluten-free corn chowder that can be ready in just 45 minutes? Look no further! This mouthwatering recipe serves 5 and offers a delightful 185 calories per serving. Whether you're in the mood for a comforting soup, a tasty antipasti, a starter, or a snack, this corn chowder is sure to satisfy your cravings.

The star of this dish is the sweet corn, with its natural sweetness and crunch. Paired with the smoky flavor of bacon, tender potatoes, and a hint of thyme, this chowder is a symphony of flavors. To make this dish, you'll need a bowl, a frying pan, a saucepan, and a slotted spoon. The process is simple yet effective, as you'll create a corn stock from the cobs, cook the bacon until crisp, and then combine all the ingredients to simmer into a creamy, comforting soup.

With a caloric breakdown of 13.62% protein, 35.95% fat, and 50.43% carbs, this corn chowder is a well-balanced meal. So why not give it a try and impress your friends and family with your culinary skills? Enjoy the process and savor every spoonful of this delicious corn chowder!

Ingredients

  •  ears corn sweet husked
  • slices bacon cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 0.5 medium onion cut into ¼-inch dice ( ¾ cup)
  • medium baking potatoes peeled cut into ⅓-inch dice (1 ½ cups)
  • cup milk 
  • sprig thyme sprigs fresh
  • serving coarse salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Cut kernels from cobs; set aside. Break cobs into thirds, and place in a medium saucepan.
  2. Add 3 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes to make a corn stock. Strain, discarding cobs; you should have about 2 cups.
  3. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a small bowl; set aside.
  4. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat. To the pan, add the onion, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the potato, corn kernels, 2 cups corn stock, milk, thyme, and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, and cook, partially covered, skimming foam as necessary, until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Taste, and adjust for seasoning.
  6. Sprinkle with reserved bacon.

Nutrition Facts

Calories185kcal
Protein13.62%
Fat35.95%
Carbs50.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.95
Glycemic Load
7.16
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.9143478688986%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.09mg
Isorhamnetin
0.55mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Quercetin
2.23mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:184.5kcal
9.23%
Fat:7.82g
12.03%
Saturated Fat:2.91g
18.21%
Carbohydrates:24.69g
8.23%
Net Carbohydrates:22.48g
8.17%
Sugar:7.59g
8.43%
Cholesterol:14.57mg
4.86%
Sodium:158.07mg
6.87%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.66g
13.33%
Phosphorus:159.21mg
15.92%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.64%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.36%
Potassium:488.66mg
13.96%
Vitamin B3:2.31mg
11.57%
Magnesium:45.3mg
11.32%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.27%
Vitamin C:8.46mg
10.25%
Folate:38.38µg
9.6%
Vitamin B5:0.91mg
9.14%
Fiber:2.21g
8.84%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
7.98%
Calcium:71.03mg
7.1%
Selenium:4.24µg
6.05%
Zinc:0.83mg
5.55%
Vitamin B12:0.33µg
5.49%
Iron:0.85mg
4.74%
Copper:0.09mg
4.71%
Vitamin A:228.73IU
4.57%
Vitamin D:0.59µg
3.93%
Vitamin K:1.17µg
1.12%