Easy Corn Chowder Recipe With Evaporated Milk
If you're looking for a hearty and satisfying soup recipe, look no further than this easy Corn Chowder Recipe with Evaporated Milk. This recipe is perfect for a chilly fall or winter day, and it's also a great way to use up any leftover corn that you may have on hand. Plus, the addition of evaporated milk gives the soup a rich and creamy texture that's sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 large potato, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Add the onion to the pot and sauté until softened, stirring occasionally.
- Add the garlic and sauté for another minute, until fragrant.
- Add the corn and potato to the pot and stir to combine.
- Add the broth, salt, and pepper, and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the evaporated milk and the chopped parsley. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until heated through.
Once the soup is done, ladle it into bowls and top with the reserved bacon. Serve with crusty bread and enjoy!
Cooking Tips
- If you're using fresh corn, be sure to cut the kernels off the cob with a sharp knife. To make this easier, cut the bottom of the cob flat so it can stand up on the cutting board, then run your knife down the sides of the cob to remove the kernels.
- You can use any type of potato in this recipe, but I prefer using Yukon gold potatoes because they have a creamy texture that works well in soup.
- If you don't have evaporated milk on hand, you can use regular milk or cream instead. However, the soup won't be quite as rich and creamy.
- If you want to make this recipe vegetarian, simply use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and skip the bacon.
