Description

Warm up with creamy, savory Chicken Corn Chowder made with smoked turkey bacon, fresh vegetables, and plant-based cream for a cozy, delicious meal. This comforting chowder blends tender chicken, sweet corn, and rich flavors effortlessly to create a heartwarming dish suitable for any dinner or weekend treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Proteins

1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
4 slices smoked turkey bacon

Vegetables

1 cup fresh corn kernels
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

Liquids & Sauces

4 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
1 cup plant-based cream

Seasonings & Others

1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1 to 2 tsp natural gelling agent

Instructions

Prepare the base: Cook diced smoked turkey bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crisp, releasing smoky fat. Remove the bacon and set aside. In the same pot with the bacon fat, sauté chopped onion, garlic, celery, and carrots until tender and fragrant, building the hearty flavor base for the chowder.
Add potatoes and chicken: Add peeled and diced potatoes along with the bite-sized chicken breast pieces. Stir to combine and let the chicken brown lightly for extra savoriness. Pour in the chicken broth and bring everything to a gentle simmer. Cook until the potatoes soften and the chicken is cooked through.
Incorporate sweet corn and seasonings: Once the potatoes are tender, stir in fresh corn kernels, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), fresh thyme, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Let the chowder cook for a few more minutes to meld the flavors together.
Finish with plant-based cream and natural gelling agent: Slowly stir in the plant-based cream to enrich the chowder’s texture. Sprinkle in the natural gelling agent gradually and allow to simmer for a few minutes, stirring occasionally until the chowder reaches the desired thickness and consistency.
Serve with crispy turkey bacon: Return the cooked smoked turkey bacon to the pot or use it as a crispy garnish on top of each serving, adding delightful crunch and smoky contrast to the creamy soup.

Notes

Use fresh corn kernels for natural sweetness and tender crunch.
Lightly brown chicken before simmering to enhance flavor depth.
Simmer gently to prevent plant-based cream from curdling.
Add natural gelling agent gradually for perfect thickness without over-thickening.
Adjust seasoning before serving with additional vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) or black pepper to brighten flavors.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Category: Appetizers
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 320
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: chicken corn chowder, creamy chowder, smoked turkey bacon, plant-based cream, hearty soup, gluten free soup, savory chowder