Description
This Chicken Corn Chowder combines tender chicken, sweet corn, and smoky turkey bacon with creamy plant-based cream to create a rich, comforting soup perfect for chilly days. Easy to make and packed with wholesome ingredients, it offers a satisfying meal full of delightful flavors and luscious textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins and Vegetables
- 2 cups chicken breast or thighs, cubed
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon, cut into bite-sized strips
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium russet potatoes, diced
Liquids and Sauces
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup plant-based cream
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Herbs and Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Dice onions, celery, carrots, and potatoes into even pieces. Mince garlic and chop fresh herbs. Cut smoked turkey bacon into bite-sized strips and cube the chicken breast or thighs.
- Sauté Aromatics and Bacon: Heat a large pot over medium heat, add turkey bacon pieces, and cook until they begin to crisp and release their smoky aroma. Add onions, celery, and carrots, then sauté until softened and fragrant, stirring regularly to avoid burning.
- Add Chicken and Garlic: Add cubed chicken and minced garlic to the pot. Cook just until the chicken starts to lose its pink color, stirring to combine flavors.
- Pour in Broth and Vegetables: Add chicken or vegetable broth, then diced potatoes and corn kernels. Season with salt, pepper, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in Plant-Based Cream and Herbs: Once potatoes are soft, stir in plant-based cream along with fresh thyme and parsley. Add natural gelling agent to thicken the chowder to a velvety consistency. Heat through gently, avoiding boiling.
- Final Seasoning and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Scoop chowder into bowls and garnish with extra fresh parsley or smoked turkey bacon bits for texture.
Notes
- Dice vegetables uniformly for even cooking and consistent texture.
- Keep chowder at a low simmer after adding cream to prevent curdling and maintain creaminess.
- Sauté aromatics first, add bacon early, and fresh herbs at the end for deep layered flavors.
- Use natural gelling agent to create a smooth, silky chowder texture.
- Add fresh herbs last to preserve their bright, fresh taste and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Chicken Corn Chowder, Comfort Soup, Plant-Based Cream, Smoky Turkey Bacon, Cozy Soup, Gluten-Free Soup
