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
8 ounces 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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null null, null 11-20-2009
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Delicious, but HUGE batch
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Cut this recipe in half unless you're feeding a small army. To lighten things up a bit I used a chopped up turkey kielbasa... instead of bacon, which I cooked with the onions and left in the pot the entire time. I also omitted the oil and sweat the onions with the cover on and in place of the heavy cream I used to cans of creamed style corn. This soup is fantastic!Read more
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Cristina Puyallup, WA 11-19-2009
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Yummy, yum!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was Super yummy! I halved the recipe and left the bacon and cheese at the full amount. I also only put in 1 onion and... added a couple cloves of garlic. I didn't have Tumeric, I've never cooked with it, so I didn't know what it tasted like. So, I added about a tsp. of Coriander and about 1/2 tsp of tarragon. And, a little extra salt and pepper. It all was just right!! This was warm and comforting and oh, so, tasty!!! Read more
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Merideth Colchester, VT 11-10-2009
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The BEST chowder I have ever made!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I do not generally enjoy soup, but this is by far the best soup/chowder I have ever had. I have made this several times and... love it each time. I do not add the turmeric (I am told that it is more for color then it is for taste). If you can get you hands on fresh corn do it, the chowder is fantastic! Frozen corn will work in a pinch but the taste is significantly different. I also make more bacon then it calls for. MAKE IT YOU WILL LOVE IT!!Read more
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lori corona, CA 11-07-2009
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Superb Chowder
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I had to cut the amount significantly since it was just my husband and I. It was very, very good. the bacon on top really... makes it. i also used chicken broth since I didn't have stock and it still was superb. Don't add salt until you taste. I will probably make this for thanksgiving.Read more
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LEIGH BILOXI, MS 11-01-2009
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Share the soup!
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I halved the recipe and iit turned out great as always. My husband is having me add shredded chicken to his. I freeze most of... the batch and give it to my Mom and In-laws for Christmas.Read more
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April Lake Arrowhead, CA 10-29-2009
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Delish!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Killer Corn Chowder, Ina! Bravo! This is an excellent recipe ~ all the good flavors and it's easy to make!