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Cheesy Bacon Corn Soup

By Kate Morgan Jackson

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This comfort food recipe for cheesy bacon corn soup is full of veggie goodness, with some bacon and cheese for extra flavor!

cheesy bacon corn soup

PIN this recipe for Cheesy Bacon and Corn Soup now… So you can make it later!

Well my friends, we are standing at the crossroads of summer and fall, and I am READY!

As in, I am dusting off all those soup recipes that have been patiently waiting their turn all summer long, and this cheesy bacon corn soup gets to move right to the head of the line, because it is a great way to enjoy the very last of that local corn.

Not that I am rushing the end of these warm summery days, mind you.

Exhibit A: The Southern husband and I had this and only this for lunch the other day.

ice cream for lunch

Yup. Chocolate almond coconut. Lunch of champions!

But when that first cool night rolls around, I’m all in with this soup recipe. I love a nice hearty soup that gets its comfort food consistency from pureed veggies, although this one also features a generous handful of cheese. And bacon!

And if you don’t have fresh corn, no worries! This is one recipe where thawed frozen corn is going to work just fine.

How to make cheesy bacon corn soup!

Cut 8 strips of your favorite bacon into pieces and cook them up in a heavy deep pot until the are nice and crispy.  Scoop ‘em out and drain it on a paper towel, leaving the drippings in the pot.

Add a couple tablespoons of butter to the drippings and melt them over medium high heat.  Add a peeled and chopped sweet onion and a couple chopped stalks of celery and stir until they are beginning to soften, about 3 minutes.

Stir in ¼ cup of flour until it is mixed in.  Add 2 diced potatoes, then pour in 4 cup of chicken broth and a cup of half and half.  Give everything a good stir and bring to a boil.  Simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through.

Using either an immersion blender or a regular blender, puree the soup until it is smooth.  Return it to the pot.

Stir in the kernels from 2 ears of corn (about 2 cups)  and simmer for 2-3 more minutes.  Turn the heat down to low and add 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, stirring constantly until the cheese is melted. 

Stir in the cooked bacon.  Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.

And last but not least, ladle your glorious soup into bowls, garnish with scallions and serve!

More tips for making cheesy bacon corn soup!

Can I use a different kind of potato?

Yukon Golds are my go-to potato for everything from soup to mashed potatoes because of their buttery flavor, but russet or Idaho potatoes will also work just fine.

Can I use milk or non-fat half and half?

You can…the half and half contributes to the rich taste, so it will be a little lighter if you decided to use milk, so if you do, use whole milk.

Can this soup be made ahead?

Yep! As a matter of fact, I always make too much so that I am guaranteed to have leftovers! Warm it up slowly on your stovetop and it will be just as scrumptious as it was when you first made it.

And with that, I’m going to go check my sweater pile. Just so I am READY!

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cheesy bacon corn soup

Cheesy Bacon Corn Soup


  • Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
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This comfort food recipe for cheesy bacon corn soup is full of veggie goodness, with some bacon and cheese for extra flavor!


Ingredients

  • 8 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 sweet onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 stalks of celery, chopped
  • 2 Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup half and half
  • Kernels from two ears of corn
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 scallions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon in a heavy deep pot until crispy. Scoop it out and drain it on a paper towel, leaving the drippings in the pot.
  2. Add the butter to the drippings and melt over medium high heat. Add the onions and celery and stir until they are beginning to soften, about 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in the flour until it is mixed in. Add the potatoes, then pour in the broth and the half and half.  Give everything a good stir and bring to a boil.  Simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through.
  4. Using either an immersion blender or a regular blender, puree the soup until it is smooth. Return it to the pot.
  5. Stir in the corn and simmer for 2-3 more minutes. Turn the heat down to low and add the cheese, stirring constantly until the cheese is melted.  Stir in the cooked bacon.  Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
  6. Ladle into bowls, garnish with scallions and serve!

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51310.1 g1335.4 mg33 g15 g0.4 g36.3 g3.5 g19.9 g78.2 mg

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Kate Morgan Jackson

Hi there!  I’m Kate, and I’m a recipe writer, food photographer and devoted bacon lover.  I started Framed Cooks in 2009, and my mission is to create and share family-friendly recipes that make cooking both easy and fun…yes, I said FUN!  My kitchen is my happy place, and I want yours to be that place too.  And if you make this recipe, I would love you to tag @FramedCooks on Instagram so I can see the deliciousness!as seen in logos

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Published on September 5, 2021

Good for: Comfort Foods, Kate's Favorites, One Pot Suppers

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  1. Jeanie says

    September 5, 2021 at 3:22 pm

    OMG, I am so making this! This recipe is coming at just the perfect time. I just bought Souper Cubes to freeze plan ahead meals and this recipe just shot to the top of the list. Thanks for another great recipe.

    Reply
    • Kate Morgan Jackson says

      September 6, 2021 at 11:07 am

      Jeanie! I am so glad – and now I am going to have to look into what Souper Cubes are because they sound RIGHT up my alley! :)

      Reply

Hi, I’m Kate! I’m a recipe writer, food photographer and devoted bacon lover. I’m so glad you’re here!

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