Cheddar Corn Chowder

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Soup Lunch

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Cook Time:
41 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
10 to 12 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 41 min
Total:: 1 hr 1 min

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Ingredients

8 ounces bacon, chopped
1/4 cup good olive oil
6 cups chopped yellow onions (4 large onions)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
12 cups chicken stock
6 cups medium-diced white boiling potatoes, unpeeled (2 pounds)
10 cups corn kernels, fresh (10 ears) or frozen (3 pounds)
2 cups half-and-half
1/2 pound sharp white cheddar cheese, grated

Directions

In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, cook the bacon and olive oil until the bacon is crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and reserve. Reduce the heat to medium, add the onions and butter to the fat, and cook for 10 minutes, until the onions are translucent.

Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, and turmeric and cook for 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock and potatoes, bring to a boil, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. If using fresh corn, cut the kernels off the cob and blanch them for 3 minutes in boiling salted water. Drain. (If using frozen corn you can skip this step.) Add the corn to the soup, then add the half-and-half and cheddar. Cook for 5 more minutes, until the cheese is melted. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve hot with a garnish of bacon.

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Kellie Seattle, WA 01-31-2010
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So easy!!! You must try it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this soup for my family and a few friends. They were all amazed at how good it is. Everyone had seconds. My step... daughter works for a seafood restaurant that has really great clam chowder and we all thought this was a contender. It is rated as intermediate, but I am not a superstar cook and thought this was pretty easy. I made it just as Ina says, but added some sauted garlic. Enjoy!!!!Read more
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Leslie Ft Bragg, NC 01-29-2010
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Substitutions
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I thought this recipe was good, I didn't have some of the ingredients so I substituted the following: I used homemade beef... broth with sage and thyme in it instead of chicken broth, ginger instead of turmeric, heavy cream instead of half & half and regular mild yellow cheddar instead of white. It turned out great! I wanted my soup thicker so I took half of the corn/potato soup mixture and blended it in the blender then re-added it. I also wanted more corn flavor so I blended a half can of corn in it's water and added this in intervals until I got the right flavor. YUM! I would make this again, but may actually keep my own revisions.Read more
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Robert Omaha, NE 01-24-2010
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Good, but missing something.
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I followed the recipe exactly, except for the addition of broccoli. I found the chowder to be lacking the taste I expected.... After tasting I added more bacon, a Tbs of Cumin, a little powdered chipotle and even some smoked paprika. I just didn't get the flavor I was expecting. The recipe was good, but I will not make it again.Read more
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Cyndi Woburn, MA 01-18-2010
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Absolutely Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is comfort food at it's best! You can never go wrong with one of Ina's recipes. I added about 2 1/2 cups of cubed... ham to my chowder (and left out the bacon). This was a lovely addition! The recipe as written is fantastic. I will be making this one again and again.Read more
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Cynthia Pensacola, FL 01-14-2010
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Creamy Winter Soup
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Mmm...we just had this for dinner on a chilly night. Warms the tummy. I added 2 broccoli florets(for me) and chopped italian... sausage (for my meat-eaters.) I halved the recipe, adding only one onion, 4 cups of chckn stock. It turned out thick and creamy which is the way we like it. Instead of tumeric, I added chili powder and 1 can(14-15oz) of cream-style corn, as suggested in a review. Added a cup of frozen corn, as well. Only had 4 cheese-mex on hand. Still d'lish:) Read more
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Kelly Memphis, TN 01-12-2010
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Yummy!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This chowder was great. We added a little Siracha on top with the cheese and bacon. It was greatly improved by the smokiness... is the hot sauce.Read more