Description
Comforting and creamy Chicken Corn Chowder featuring smoked turkey bacon and rich plant-based cream, blending tender chicken, sweet corn, and smoky flavors into a wholesome meal perfect for chilly days or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon, sliced
Vegetables
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
Liquids & Enhancers
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup plant-based cream
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Other
- 1/4 tsp natural gelling agent
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Finely chop the onions, celery, garlic, and potatoes. Slice the smoked turkey bacon and dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and a balanced flavor in your chowder.
- Cook the Turkey Bacon: In a large pot over medium heat, gently cook the smoked turkey bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pot and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot as the flavor base for the chowder.
- Sauté Aromatics and Chicken: Add chopped onions, celery, and garlic to the pot and cook until translucent and fragrant. Add the diced chicken breast and cook until lightly browned but still tender, filling your kitchen with inviting aromas.
- Add Potatoes, Corn, and Broth: Pour in the chicken broth along with the potatoes and corn kernels. Stir in fresh thyme and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook gently until the potatoes are soft and the flavors meld beautifully.
- Blend Cream and Natural Gelling Agent: Whisk plant-based cream with a pinch of natural gelling agent, then slowly stir the mixture into the chowder. Allow it to cook for a few more minutes until it thickens to a rich, velvety texture and all flavors harmonize.
- Finish and Serve: Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Sprinkle the crispy smoked turkey bacon back into the pot and stir gently to combine. Ladle the warm Chicken Corn Chowder into bowls and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh corn when possible to enhance sweetness and texture.
- Avoid overcooking the chicken to keep it tender and juicy.
- Simmer gently at low heat to allow flavors to meld without breaking down the potatoes.
- Adjust creaminess by adding more plant-based cream or broth to suit preference.
- Fresh thyme adds brightness; if using dried herbs, add early to develop flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chicken Corn Chowder, comfort food, creamy soup, plant-based cream, smoked turkey bacon, gluten free, hearty soup
