Dinner for 5
Summer Squash Corn Chowder
Bacon, squash, corn, milk, cream, and herbs simmer together into a thick, comforting chowder in forty minutes.
Typical price
$8.79for 4 servings
$2.20 per serving$8.79 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.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $1.95Typical price |
| Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $2.69Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.38Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 1 | $1.19Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 23 oz | $0.94Typical price |
| Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 25 oz | $2.25Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.06Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.45Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.98 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 1/2 lb yellow squash
- 2/3 cup thinly sliced celery
- 1 cup sliced green onions
- 1 tbsp flour
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 3/4 cup milk
- 5 cups fresh cut corn
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
- 3/4 tsp salt (optional)
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Steps
- Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat for 6 minutes, until crisp, then crumble it.
- Cook the celery, green onions, and squash in the bacon fat for 6 minutes.
- Add the garlic and flour, then stir for 1 minute.
- Gradually stir in the milk, then add the corn, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the cream and cheddar, then warm for 3 minutes without boiling.
Swaps
- Zucchini and summer squash for Bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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