This Creamy Parmesan Corn Chowder is sure to delight and tantalize your tastebuds! Made with roasted red bell peppers, parmesan cheese, and bacon!
There’s just something about January that screams SOUP TIME to me. I think it’s because we’ve finally settled down from Christmas and New Years, the candy is mostly gone from the house (mostly) and I just get those cravings to make something that is simple, nourishing, and warm for my family. And nothing is more comforting than soup, right? Soups and slow cooker meals are what get me through the winter 🙂
Speaking of family, ours has been temporarily expanded to include my in-law’s pet fish, ReeBry. I’ll give you a second to figure out where that name came from…(hint: think of my boy’s names). Betty and Lauren scheduled an impromptu trip to Peru…for a month. That’s just pretty much how they roll. I can’t wait to be retired! Betty’s brother is visiting Peru from Argentina and she didn’t want to miss out on the chance to visit. Kind of makes me thankful (and slightly less annoyed) at how close most of my relatives live to me.
You would think with that intro that I would be sharing some Latin-inspired dish today but no, I bring you corn chowder. And that, my friends, is just how I roll. BTW, who IS interested in some Peruvian dishes being shared here? I’ve got some doozies but I don’t know how open you all are to new cuisines…let me know and I’d be happy to share a few of Betty’s easier recipes.
Anyways, back to the recipe I AM sharing today 🙂 This recipe is inspired from my Aunt Lana’s Parmesan Corn Chowder recipe but I added some of my own flair to it. Ya know, bacon, roasted red bell peppers and such 🙂 Basically, I kicked it up a notch – or two.
There is so much flavor in this chowder that I’d be shocked if you didn’t go in for a second bowl. I know we sure did! The warmth and depth of flavor is what makes this chowder ultra-comforting and delicious.
Creamy Parmesan Corn Chowder is mild enough in flavor that even the boys loved it and despite Bryce asking if the green onions were grass…he ended up polishing off his entire bowl! (He’s in this phase where if it’s green, he doesn’t like it. Fun, huh?) The bacon adds a nice smokiness to this otherwise, pretty sweet chowder. The roasted red bell peppers made it in because I LOVE them and they add a nice pop of color.
The best part is there aren’t any fancy ingredients, everything here is stuff you probably already have in your pantry! The chowder takes less than an hour from start to finish and when it’s done, your house smells like bacon and your belly will be begging you to grab a spoon. Life just doesn’t get any better 🙂
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Creamy Parmesan Corn Chowder
Ingredients
- 3 slices bacon cut into small pieces
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 32 oz low-sodium chicken stock 1 carton - or vegetable stock
- 1 large russet potatoes or two small - peeled and diced
- 15 oz sweet corn 1 can
- 15 oz cream style corn 1 can
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper chopped and roasted
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
- salt and pepper to taste
- Toppings: sliced scallions, shredded Parmesan cheese, crumbled bacon
Instructions
- Brown bacon in a large pot over medium heat.
- Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, set aside. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of grease from pot.
- Add onion and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until onion is soft and lightly browned.
- Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add stock and potato and bring mixture to a boil.
- Simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are nice and tender.
- Add both cans of corn, milk, roasted bell pepper and basil. Continue cooking for 10 minutes more over medium heat until soup is slightly thick and corn is tender.
- Stir in cheese and cook until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Ladle into bowls and top with scallions, shredded Parmesan cheese, and crumbled bacon if desired.
Notes
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Luna says
Sounds delicious! Just one thing – butter isn’t vegan 🙁
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You are so right Luna – oil it is!
Katie Goldsworthy says
That looks delicious and perfect for a cold day!!! Thanks for linking it up at Monday Funday!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Katie!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
Mmm. I love soups. Looks delicious!
Aubrey @ Real Housemoms says
This soup sounds amazing. I love corn and Parmesan together and adding bacon just makes my day!
When we were out in CA, visiting my parents, we went to a Peruvian restaurant and it was great! It was my first time having Peruvian food and I loved it. I’d love it if you’d share. 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s awesome Aubrey! I totally plan to share some of my favorites soon. Thank you!
Gretchen @ Two Healthy Kitchens says
It MUST be corn chowder season! My business partner, Shelley, and I have been talking corn chowder recipes for a couple weeks now (one of our recipes will be up on our site in a few weeks!). You are absolutely right – winter is for soup and for crock-pots!
I literally laughed out loud at your expanded family – the fish!! So cute – and a sweet name, too!
I would totally love some awesome recipes from Peru! One of my resolutions this year (and therefore a resolution for my entire family!) is to try new recipes and play in the kitchen more! So I say bring it on!
Gotta tell ya – that soup crock is SO cute!! I want one (or 7!) 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks so much Gretchen! I need to figure out which recipes to share here but I’m glad to know you’re game 🙂
Linda @ it all started with paint says
This recipe looks amazing! And now I’m starving and craving some creamy parmesan corn chowder!
Pinning for sure!
Thanks so much for the amazing inspiration!
🙂 Linda
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks so much for the pin Linda!
Kerry C says
Hi Trish, this is Kerry Countryman that messaged you on Facebook this week. I would like to invite you to join us for our link party on our blog. This chowder would be perfect for our theme this week. Coffeewithus3.com
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks for the invite Kerry!
Amy@Little Dairy on the Prairie says
I had to laugh out load when you said that you were only “slightly less annoyed” about relatives living so near you! My mother in law lives a stones throw away! I totally understand!!
I froze lots of corn from my garden last year and this soup looks like a perfect home for it. I think I will substitute it for the canned corn! Yum!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! Sounds like you can relate 😉 This chowder would be a perfect way to use up the frozen corn Amy – good call!
Meghan @ The Tasty Fork says
I totally agree — January is all about soup, stews and chili! I can’t wait to try this chowder. It looks so warm and tasty!! Lord knows I need all of the warming up foods I can get here in Chicago!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yes! I can’t even begin to imagine how much soup I would eat if I lived in Chicago. It’s 65 here today in Sacramento and my toes are cold 🙂 I’m a total wimp.