New England Bacon Corn Chowder: Best corn chowder recipe ever, adapted from Peter Christian’s Tavern in New London, NH. Thick and creamy chowder, chock full of potatoes, creamed corn, celery, onion and bacon! This is the most requested chowder at our house!
So I made this amazing New England Bacon Corn Chowder for the first time this week. It got two thumbs up and rave reviews from all the Taylor boys. Also the lone Taylor girl. (That would be me.)
There’s something magical about coming in from the cold on a blustery, wintry day to a steaming bowl of creamy corn chowder. Corn chowder with bacon, mind you.
This New England Bacon Corn Chowder is one of the easiest and most flavorful chowder recipes I’ve made. The thick, creamy texture comes from creamed corn, milk and cream. Onion salt and celery salt give great flavor. It tastes even better on the second day.
This recipe is adapted from a corn chowder recipe from Peter Christian’s Tavern in New London, NH. I love publishing great regional recipes, helping preserve our New England culinary heritage.
Says Peter Christian’s Tavern:
“Established in 1975, Peter Christian’s has been serving home made victuals & strong waters to thousands of satisfied customers for over three decades. Nestled in the heart of New London, New Hampshire, the tavern exudes the comfort, antiquity and charm that warms the heart of New Englanders, on even the coldest of days.
Offering guests some of the tastiest morsels around in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere provides not only nourishment for the body, but respite for the soul. With signature sandwiches and recipes that have served up for over 35 years, a single trip to the tavern invokes nostalgia, and the return trips are like a welcoming home. Peter Christian’s is a local favorite because of of its’ unmistakable old New England charm.”
This New England Bacon Corn Chowder recipe is a real treasure and I hope you’ll give it a whirl. Saute the onions, celery and potatoes for just a few minutes. Simmer with water for just a few minutes more. Stir in the creamed corn, spices, milk, cream and bacon. Simmer for twenty minutes.
You’re in for a real treat. I doubled this recipe and so glad I did. We’re enjoying soup and sandwiches for lunch this week. The flavors of this soup meld and taste even better the second day.
New England Bacon Corn Chowder
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- one medium onion diced
- one celery stalk diced
- 2 medium potatoes diced
- 1 cup water
- 2 - 16 ounce cans creamed corn
- 1 can whole corn
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup light cream
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion salt
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 4 slices cooked bacon crumbled
- Optional Garnish: extra crumbled bacon and chopped green onion
Instructions
- Saute onion, potato and celery in butter.
- Add 1 cup of water.
- Simmer until vegetable are tender. (about 10 minutes)
- Add creamed corn,whole corn, milk, cream and seasonings.
- Simmer about 20 minutes. (Do not boil.)
- Serve hot and garnish with extra crumbled bacon and chopped green onion if desired.
- This chowder tastes even better if it sits a little longer or even the next day.
You may also like: Simon Pearce Vermont Cheddar Soup
Manila Spoon says
That is one delicious bowl!!! Allie, I am getting so hungry just looking at it! Love your photo as it shows how creamy and very appetizing your soup is!
Tracy says
Peter Christians? I did not know there was still one open. I grew up with Peter Christians in Hanover. I loved going there. I probably had this soup there. I am excited to know this and to have this recipe. What a nice gift! Thank you Allie! Want to go have lunch in New London sometime?
Allie says
I’ve never eaten at Peter Christian’s Tracy, but I would love to. Just say the word. xo
Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life says
I absolutely love New England clam chowder…your version looks so delicious! I’ll be putting it on the menu plan soon!
Mila @jestcafe says
This chowder looks good! Perfect for a rainy day… and we will be having a lot of those in LA soon.
nancy mcmahan says
Thank you Allie. Added to my list of winter soups, chowder and chilli. Yum
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
So funny that you just posted this. I just bought all of the ingredients to redo the pictures on one of my chowders. I could definitely go for a bowl of this amazing chowder right now!
Taylor@Food Faith Fitness says
This is one amazing looking soup!!
Catherine says
Dear Allie, I agree with you completely. When the weather gets cold, nothing soothes the soul more than a bowl of soup or chowder! This looks absolutely wonderful…loaded with so many delicious ingredients, I could enjoy this all winter long! xo, Catherine
Gaila says
This is just perfection in a bowl! It has been ages since I ate corn chowder! and your recipe gives me inspiration to make a big batch!! looks amazing Allie!
Aunt Pinkie says
Boy, does that look great! Soup/ chowder is the perfect cold/rainy weather comfort food!yummm!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
Dear Allie, there’s most definitely “something magical about coming in from the cold on a blustery, wintry day to a steaming bowl of creamy corn chowder…with bacon” and basil like this one!
Peter Christian’s Tavern sounds like my kinda place to chill AND eat – though your kitchen counter would work better! 🙂
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
Oh Allie, this soup looks super rich and creamy. Peter Christian’s Tavern sounds like a nice place to go. Absolutely delish share.
Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says
Allie, this is totally for me–I love chowders but not clam and so now I can say I really do like New England Chowder 🙂
Linda @ Brunch with Joy says
This is calling my name. I love corn chowder and bacon does add magic to this rich and creamy chowder. Love this!
Susie Mandel says
I almost passed this one up. When I see “New England” and “chowder,” I always assume it has clam somewhere in it, which I have to avoid. However, I love bacon, corn, and every ingredient in this. Looking forward to trying it!
Allie says
Hope you love it Susie. I can’t have seafood for the most part, got some serious food allergies going, so I was thrilled to discover this recipe! It’s one of the easier soups I’ve ever made and also the most flavorful. I think it’s the onions and onion and celery salts that are the trick. Hope you and J & J love it.
Susie Mandel says
I didn’t know you had seafood allergies, Allie, and would you believe, I didn’t know I had them myself until I felt really sick a few years ago after taking my calcium supplements and realized they were made from “various fish species” and oyster shell. I’ve never been a huge seafood fan in general but never really ate shellfish growing up. I’m sure we will love this recipe. 🙂
Denise says
I am so making this the day before Thanksgiving. My vegetarian niece will be here so she can skip the bacon, (more bacon for us). Looks delish!
Bresca says
I have never made corn chowder (not from New England) but have always wanted to try. I love almost anything with potatoes….onions…..cream….and bacon!
We love some of your other soups and make them frequently. I also just saw your link to the Simon Pearce cheddar soup, which I hadn’t had time to try yet. And with our vegetarian relatives coming for Thanksgiving, I may take up Denise’s idea and make the soup but keep the bacon for myself! (:
Allie says
Yup, we got some bacon hoarders here too, you and Denise are not the only ones!!! Hope you get a chance to try this soup, I really think you and the girls will love it! The recipe is easy, and not so many veggies to chop. (I like that.)
Carina says
A perfect cold weather soup. I always imagined chowder to be a complex dish to prepare, but this recipe sounds very straightforward and looks magnificent . My husband loves chowder (and so do I for that matter) and I bet he’ll want to give this recipe a try. How lovely that it reflects a history/ culinary tradition. Take good care, Allie. Xo
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
This is absolutely the bowl of comfort I need right now- This looks delicious, Allie!
Julia says
I lived in Maine as a child for four years. This type of chowder was so popular and my parents ate it all the time! I wish I would have liked it as a kid but I am happy that I do now. This looks great!
Ramona W says
It is a cool dreary day today and I would eat this for breakfast lunch and dinner. I love corn chowder and you have totally made it perfect with the added bacon. This is definitely one beautiful bowl of comfort food my friend. 🙂
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Yummmm, I can TOTALLY see why this got rave reviews in your house! I love NE chowder of any kind, but this corn chowder WITH bacon looks beyond delicious! We have been eating massive quantities of soups recently and this one NEEDS to get added to our rotation! Pinned! Cheers, my dear! xo
Sherri @ Watch Learn Eat says
Ok, I”m in! I love the sound of the creamed corn with the bacon and the potatoes…ok, I’m getting hungry now! 🙂 Looks amazing!
Laura @MotherWouldKnow says
I adore New England clam chowder and this sounds just as awesome. Of course, with bacon, how could it be anything less than awesome:)?
Megan Marlowe says
Oh I absolutely love corn chowder and with bacon- I’m sold! Looks delicious, Allie! Can’t wait to try it!
Marilyn Sylvester says
I have never even liked corn chowder before, but this is absolutely delicious! Thanks Allie!
Christy Straub says
I know this is an old post, but today I was googling corn chowder while looking for pics of food from NH (teaching a co-op class about the state of NH). How tickled I was to find that one of the first pictures that came up was from your blog! 🙂
Allie says
Christy! What fun news, thanks for taking time out of your super busy schedule to let me know. I really appreciate it, thank you. Hope you and yours are well and please say hello to all!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
I haven’t even tried this chowda’ but you are getting two very big, enthusiastic thumbs up from me!!!! This is the definition of cozy eats, Allie and I am in NEED of those right about now. Bacon and corn is the best combo ever, but throw those in some creamy-dreamy soup and I just swoon! This is seriously calling my name. And making me drool. 😉 Cheers, my dear – to a weekend as wonderful as you! xo
Aunt Pinkie says
Stil looks fabulous#
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
Allie – glad you reposted this – This Charles Chica gives this two thumbs way, way up!
Karen (Back Road Journal_ says
I’m glad you reposted this as I love New England corn chowder. I used to always corn chowder during our summers up in Maine and this version sounds delicious.
RC* says
When I go to the store this week, I will pick up what I need to make this. This sounds/ looks tasty! PS> WAY TOO MANY ADS FOR YOUR NEWSLETTER!!!!!!!!