# Corn chowder (from Preppy Kitchen)

Video: [Easy Corn Chowder Recipe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjBBqQqT5DA) by [Preppy Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@PreppyKitchen).
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Status: machine-read from the video, not yet checked by a person.

- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$2.47 per serving, ~$9.87 for ~4 portions (assumed); saves ~$8.53* per serving (78%) vs ordering out (~$11.00*). * Estimate: every counted line priced from Ontario averages; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 4 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario bowl of soup at ~$11, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 4 slices bacon, chopped bacon
- 1 yellow onion, diced yellow onion
- 3-4 garlic cloves, minced garlic
- 2 stalks celery, diced celery
- 1 large carrot, diced carrot
- 2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced (369g) Yukon Gold potatoes
- 3 cups corn kernels (cobs reserved if using fresh) (482g) corn kernels
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter unsalted butter
- 3 cups chicken broth (720mL) chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons salt salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper ground black pepper
- 2 cups whole milk (480mL) whole milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped thyme thyme

## Steps

1. [0:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjBBqQqT5DA&t=6s) Chop the bacon slices on a cutting board.
2. [0:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjBBqQqT5DA&t=7s) Add the chopped bacon to a cold Dutch oven and cook over medium-high heat for about 6 minutes until crispy, stirring occasionally.
3. [0:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjBBqQqT5DA&t=18s) Dice the yellow onion.
4. [0:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjBBqQqT5DA&t=25s) Mince the garlic cloves.
5. [0:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjBBqQqT5DA&t=36s) Dice the celery stalks and the large carrot.
6. [1:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjBBqQqT5DA&t=74s) Peel and dice the Yukon Gold potatoes.
7. [1:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjBBqQqT5DA&t=78s) Cut the corn kernels off the cobs.
8. [1:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjBBqQqT5DA&t=90s) Remove the cooked crispy bacon from the pot and set it aside.
9. [1:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjBBqQqT5DA&t=93s) Add one tablespoon of unsalted butter to the bacon drippings in the pot over medium-high heat.
10. [1:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjBBqQqT5DA&t=97s) Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery to the pot.
11. [2:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjBBqQqT5DA&t=126s) Cook the vegetable mixture for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender.
12. [2:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjBBqQqT5DA&t=149s) Add the minced garlic and stir for about a minute.
13. [2:40](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjBBqQqT5DA&t=160s) Add the diced potatoes, most of the corn kernels, chicken broth, reserved corn cobs, salt, ground black pepper, and whole milk.
14. [3:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjBBqQqT5DA&t=215s) Chop fresh thyme on the cutting board.
15. [3:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjBBqQqT5DA&t=217s) Add the chopped thyme to the pot and stir.
16. [3:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjBBqQqT5DA&t=218s) Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
17. [4:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjBBqQqT5DA&t=255s) Remove the corn cobs from the pot.
18. [5:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjBBqQqT5DA&t=316s) Transfer two cups of the soup mixture into a blender.
19. [5:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjBBqQqT5DA&t=338s) Blend the soup mixture until smooth.
20. [5:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjBBqQqT5DA&t=344s) Pour the blended soup back into the Dutch oven and stir well.
21. [6:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjBBqQqT5DA&t=387s) Pour in a splash of heavy cream and stir.
22. [6:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjBBqQqT5DA&t=395s) Stir in most of the reserved crispy bacon, leaving some for garnish, then serve in bowls.

## Equipment

- Dutch oven
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon
- spider strainer
- blender

## What the video didn't say

- Exact cooking temperatures beyond medium-high and medium-low
- Exact simmering duration range

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