Dinner for 8
One-Pot Corn Chowder
$6.62for 455 minServes 8
Bacon, vegetables, corn, and potatoes simmer in chicken stock before cream makes the one-pot chowder rich and smooth.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Bacon, 0.25$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $1.30Typical price |
 | Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.51Typical price |
 | Celery, 0.5$2.29 each typical | 0.5 | $0.86Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
 | Corn kernels, 35 oz$0.09/oz typical | 35 oz | $3.13Typical price |
 | Broth, 33 oz$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
 | Potatoes, 1 lb$0.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $0.99Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 6.25 oz$0.22/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $1.37Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.23 | ||
Swaps
- Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersOne-potBack to schoolCold-weather comfortWinter
Typical price
$1.65 per serving$6.62 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
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 6 green onions (optional)
- 4 ribs celery
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups corn kernels
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 1 lb yukon potatoes
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 can (14 3/4 oz) creamed corn
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
Steps
- Cut the bacon, celery, green onions, red bell pepper, and potatoes into small pieces.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat and cook the bacon for 6 minutes.
- Add the celery, green onions, bell pepper, garlic, bay leaf, salt, black pepper, and cayenne, then cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the corn kernels, creamed corn, chicken stock, and potatoes.
- Cover the pot and simmer gently for 25 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf, stir in the heavy cream, and simmer for 5 minutes.
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