Reviewed: Oct. 17, 2009

The only thing I did differently was to omit the bacon since I'm vegetarian, but it was great- better than the one I had at a restaurant a few weeks ago! My husband added bacon to his and thought it's even better with.

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niki

Cooking Level: Beginning

Living In: Bristol, Tennessee, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 2, 2009

First of all, when you look at the ratings of a recipe, make sure that the person followed the recipe given and didn't add or take away from it. Adding ingredients such as extra veggies can actually thin out the spices and add more water which is going to make it more bland. I followed the recipe exactly and my husband and I absolutely LOVED it. It was delicous!!!

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Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Port Orchard, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 9, 2009

It was not bad but way to bland for our taste. I had even sauteed celery, carrots and rutabaga cubes along the onions for extra flavor and veggie boost for the kids but otherwise I stuck to the recipe and we found it lacking. So I can only give 3 stars and I'll keep searching.

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Schwabengirl

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Living In: Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada

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Reviewed: Apr. 8, 2009

I really like this chowder! I changed it quite a bit though so please forgive me! I didn't use bacon as we are vegetarian. Sauteed the onion in butter, added the potatoes (not pre-cooked) and sauteed a bit, added the flour and then added veggie broth. I let that simmer for a while until the potatoes were tender then added some half & half, a can of creamed corn, half a bag of frozen corn, salt & pepper. Let it cook awhile longer and mashed some of it with my potato masher right in the pot to get the thicker texture. It was really delicious topped with cheese! Great base recipe here, you can add or change what you like! Will definitely make again-easy, inexpensive, and very tasty. The kids loved it too!

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JENNYLYN1

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Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2009

Except for the cheese and paprika, this is a purist corn chowder. Loooooovvvvvvvveeeeeeeeee it (without those two)! I used two cups of cream in place of milk to make it even creamier.

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elusivek

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Goffstown, New Hampshire, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2008

We all loved this recipe. I didn't have creamed corn so I used my immersion blender for part of the soup prior to adding a can of corn. I pretty much got all the chunks of potatoes blended into the soup. I also had shredded cheddar cheese and bacon bits for adding on top.

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Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2008

This is so yummy....Very hearty and very good soup. I cooked only a 1/2 recipe and used 2 c of heavy cream 2 c milk. Very

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JACKIEM1497

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Tampa, Florida, USA

Living In: Cumming, Georgia, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 27, 2008

Nice base to start with. ***THESE REVISIONS ARE FOR MAKING HALF A RECIPE*** - half made enough for 5 side servings or about 3-4 meal sized servings. Used double the potatoes, it provides more substance. Also, I used about 3/4 of a 16oz bag of frozen corn - just put it in frozen. The recipe was too bland as is, I added more salt and pepper (to taste) and at the end, melt about half of a block of grated cheddar cheese into the soup. Doesn't warm up so well in the microwave but does great on the stove.

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Sara

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Living In: Portland, Oregon, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 18, 2008

Excellent! Will definitely keep this one.

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Reviewed: Sep. 19, 2008

I read the reviews saying that the soup is good but bland. I kept that in mind as I made the soup. This soup as written is definately a chowder. It was creamy and potato-y with corn, but if you are looking for the corn to stand out, very much like the kind you can get in Colonial Williamsburg, I recommend blending the soup, holding the corn until you put the blended soup back into the pot. Add the corn (I put in twice the amount the creamed corn than recommened). I also put in about a cup of frozen corn kernals for the half recipe of soup I made. The creamed corn I had wasn't terribly sweet, so I enhanced it by adding a tablespoon of sugar. That worked wonders in perking it up.

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 7, 2008

I did change a few things. As is seemed like it would be a little bland for my taste. And I cut it in half because I only have 2 mouths to feed. I used 1 can creamed corn and one can kernel corn. I used a whole medium sized onion diced. A few mushrooms diced. Left out the bacon because I was trying to make it healthier. (I'm a nursing student and I'm currently taking a nutrition course. trying to reduce empty calories. :) I sauteed the onions, mushrooms and some minced garlic in olive oil. I used 3 cups of skim milk and whole wheat flour. 1 cup chicken broth. threw in a bay leaf and some coriander for a little extra flavor. I left out any added salt but kept the pepper. I didn't top with cheese but I did sprinkle on some bacon bits. With my minor changes this was really good and I think a little healthier too.

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Tina W

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Reviewed: Aug. 28, 2008

This recipe was good as is and great with changes. I added garlic, cayenne, onion powder, garlic salt, chicken broth and regular canned corn. At the last minute I had guests so I had to double it. I didn't have more potatoes so I used flakes instead of mashing half.

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MrsSpice

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Reviewed: May 31, 2008

Delicious! I became a big fan of corn chowder when I was living in Boston and this really satisfied my cravings. I didn't follow the directions precisely, but who does that anyway? I hate onions so I used some homegrown carrots instead, frying them quickly in the bacon grease. I halved the recipe, using a can of creamed corn and a can of niblets. I also followed another reviewers advice and undercooked the unmashed potatoes. Then I let the soup simmer until the potatoes were fully cooked. I really like it as is, but I do wonder if it might be better with a bit of cayenne pepper. I might try that next time, along with more carrots or green beans or peas. Anyway, YUMMY!!!

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Shirley

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Reviewed: May 22, 2008

I add extra corn and use chicken broth for 1/3 of the milk. I've made it in 1/2 and even 1/4 batches. SO easy and good!

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KrisLee

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Reviewed: May 21, 2008

This is a family favorite recipe in our home! So good in the winter time with some hot bicuits! I don't change a thing on it.

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melhuffines

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Milton, Washington, USA

Living In: Bonney Lake, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 28, 2008

Excellent flavor...time consuming but good and it makes way too much....would cut in half unless you have 10-12 people to feed.

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Sherlyn

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Living In: Topeka, Kansas, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2007

Huge hit for my family during Christmas. My husband went back for seconds, and the pot was completely empty! So easy to make, but I did add an extra 2 tablespoons of corn starch for extra thickness. Great!!!

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SHAUNDENTON

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Wilmington, North Carolina, USA

Living In: Smithton, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 23, 2007

I'm not a big corn chowder fan so I'm probably not the best judge. It was easy to make, it just lacked some pizazz I thought. We added some fresh fire roasted chilis to it, but it still seemed kind of bland.

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KEWL_GRL

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Reviewed: Jul. 2, 2007

Did not have a ton of flavor. I thought it would have more bacon taste. I used only 2 cans of creamed corn & 3 ears of fresh corn (cut from the cob). I would only use 1 can of creamed corn next time- it was to sweet. It was ok, but I think that I may try a different recipe next time.

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sciencebaer

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 4, 2007

Wow, what a great recipe! My boyfriend requested corn chowder for his birhtday dinner and I haven't really made chowder before. Made a few adjustments, substituted two cups of milke for chicken broth, added three ears of fresh corn, two cans of creamed corn and two cans of corn niblets(What can I say, my man enjoys corn!) a little more potatoes. It is all how you like your chowder but the base recipe is great. I also sauteed freshly shucked clams in butter and added them to the end to make clam/corn chowder!!!

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