This cozy and flavorful chicken and corn chowder is easy to make and enhanced with delicious bacon. It's perfect for a comforting meal any time of the year.
1: Prep your bacon and add it to a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook until crispy (about 10 minutes).
2: Meanwhile, prep your onion, celery, chicken, and potatoes.
3: Once the bacon is crispy, take it out of the pot and set it aside, leaving the grease in the pot.
4: Add the onion and celery to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes.
5: Stir in the flour and cook for about a minute, stirring nearly constantly.
6: Add in the garlic, followed by the chicken broth. Stir to ensure the flour has dissolved.
7: Add in the chicken, corn, cream, potatoes, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, and 3/4 of the bacon.
8: Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a rapid simmer.
9: Cook until the potatoes are done (about 15-20 minutes), stirring occasionally.
10: Season the soup with salt and pepper as needed and garnish with the rest of the bacon and chopped scallions.
