Description

Creamy Corn Chowder is a cozy, comforting one-pot soup with tender potatoes, sweet corn, and a creamy broth enriched by turkey bacon. This hearty dish comes together in under an hour with simple pantry ingredients, perfect for weeknights. The silky milk-and-cream base pairs with chunky corn and potatoes for a satisfying, gluten-free meal that warms the soul—ideal for chilly evenings and easy crowd-pleasing dinners. Add green onions or parsley for a fresh finish.

Ingredients

Scale

4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
3 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup milk
½ cup heavy cream
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp paprika
Optional: chopped green onions or parsley

Instructions

In a large pot, cook the chopped turkey bacon over medium heat until lightly crispy. Remove and set aside.
Add olive oil to the same pot, then sauté onion until soft and translucent.
Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add potatoes, corn, broth, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Stir in milk and heavy cream and simmer for 5 more minutes.
Use a potato masher or immersion blender to slightly thicken the soup, leaving some chunks.
Stir in the cooked turkey bacon and serve warm with optional toppings.

Notes

Substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon or pancetta if desired.
Ensure broth is gluten-free if you need a GF version.
For a lighter option, use milk instead of cream, or a 1:1 blend of milk and broth.
Leftovers refrigerate well for 3–4 days. Reheat gently.
Top with chopped green onions or parsley for a fresh finish.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop / One-Pot
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 250
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 700 mg
Fat: 26 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 14 g
Cholesterol: 60 mg

Keywords: Creamy Corn Chowder, corn soup, potato soup, turkey bacon chowder, gluten-free soup, comforting soup, easy weeknight dinner, dairy soup, cozy dinner