Dinner for 6
Corn Chowder with Bacon
$9.36for 450 minServes 6
Bacon, corn, potatoes, and thyme simmer in a creamy milk-based broth until the vegetables are tender.
Photo: recipetineats.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Corn kernels, 4 oz$0.09/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.36Typical price |
 | Canned corn and vegetables, 24 oz$0.07/oz typical | 24 oz | $1.68Typical price |
 | Butter, 1.25 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.49Typical price |
 | Bacon, 0.75$6.49 each typical | 0.75 | $4.77Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
 | Broth, 17 oz$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
 | Milk, 26 oz$0.04/oz typical | 26 oz | $1.02Typical price |
 | Potatoes, 1.3 lb$0.99/lb typical | 1.3 lb | $1.31Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 6.25 oz$0.22/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $1.37Typical price |
 | Green onions, 0.75$1.19 each typical | 0.75 | $0.89Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.04 | ||
Swaps
- Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
Typical price
$2.34 per serving$9.36 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn
- 4 cups / 750g / 1.5 lb frozen or canned corn
- 1 tsp butter
- 250 g / 8 oz bacon
- 30 g / 2 tbsp butter
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 small onion
- 5 tbsp flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups milk
- 600 g / 1.2 lb potatoes
- 2 sprigs thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
- 3/4 cup cream
- 3/4 cup shallots / scallions
- salt and finely ground pepper to taste (optional)
Steps
- Cut the kernels from the fresh corn and set them aside with the frozen or canned corn.
- Cook the chopped bacon in a large pot over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes until crisp, then transfer it to a plate.
- Melt the butter in the pot, cook the onion and garlic for 5 minutes, then stir in the flour for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the chicken broth and milk, then add the potatoes, corn, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until the potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the cream, shallots or scallions, and bacon, then simmer for 3 minutes.
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