Corn, Potato and Bell Pepper Chowder

Name: Corn, Potato and Bell Pepper Chowder
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (I use two); 4 tablespoons butter (can use a little less); 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans cream-style corn; 4 cups whole kernel corn, canned is fine; 4 potatoes, peeled and diced (or use as many as desired); 1 (14 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted; 1 (10 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained; 3 cups half-and-half or 3 cups whole milk; 1 small medium green bell pepper, seeded chopped; 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled (or to taste); salt & fresh ground pepper (to taste, I use seasoned salt); 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional or to taste); grated parmesan cheese (optional)

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⏱ 50 mins 🍽 6-8 serving(s) 🏷 Chowders

This rich and creamy chowder is a family favourite, substantial enough to serve as a main course. It combines sweet corn, diced potatoes and colourful bell peppers in a savoury base, simmered until the vegetables are perfectly tender. Crispy bacon adds a delicious finish, with optional parmesan cheese and a pinch of cayenne for those who enjoy a little warmth. Perfect with crusty bread for a complete, comforting meal.

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (I use two)
4 tablespoons butter (can use a little less)
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans cream-style corn
4 cups whole kernel corn, canned is fine
4 potatoes, peeled and diced (or use as many as desired)
1 (14 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 (10 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
3 cups half-and-half or 3 cups whole milk
1 small medium green bell pepper, seeded chopped
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled (or to taste)
salt & fresh ground pepper (to taste, I use seasoned salt)
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional or to taste)
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Method

Cook the chopped onion and minced garlic in butter within a saucepan for about 3 minutes or until tender.
Introduce the cream-style corn, whole kernel corn, diced potatoes, undiluted cream of mushroom soup and the drained canned mushrooms to the pan.
Pour in the half and half and mix it through.
Add the chopped green and red bell peppers to the mixture.
Flavour the chowder with salt, fresh ground black pepper and the optional cayenne pepper to your taste.
Allow the soup to simmer for 45 minutes or until all the vegetables have softened.
Top each serving with crumbled cooked bacon and a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese if you like.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium1602500 mg

Recipe details

CategoryChowders

AuthorKittencalrecipezazz