Reviewed: Apr. 8, 2012

Really good. The entire time he ate hubby kept saying how good it was.:) Changes made-fried bacon, crumbled and saved to put on top of the chowder after it was done. Also used lots of black pepper and red pepper flakes to give it a kick.

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westgal

Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2012

Ok so following many others I did what was suggested. I browned my bacon first, then removed from pot and saved for the end. I then browned my onions and celery also using a few dashes of garlic powder(or fresh if on hand). I then added my stock after about five minutes and then proceeded with the potatoes and carrots and a can of creamed corn, I let this boil for a bit and another burner warmed up about a cup and a half of half n half. Once I added my cream I then added about a cup of frozen corn as I think it has a much better flavour than canned. And to thicken I did not use a roux but instead keep these perfect little portioned packages of dehydrated mashed potatoes(the kind you would add your butter and milk too...) I find these are a much better thickener and have the yummy taste of potatoes as opposed of a floury taste. I seasoned with some crushed black pepper as it did not need salt. Perfect!!

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Mikail82

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

Living In: Anchorage, Alaska, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 2, 2012

Loved it! I will make it again. Enjoyed knowing I had the health of some vegetables, some some "man" heartiness with thickness and the bacon (and I added diced chicken). Very filling, didn't need more than one bowl. Followed others suggestions of half and half instead of straight milk (although milk would be the healthier option). Muy bien!

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TMann

Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2012

Ok. Good not great. Might have been better with fresh corn.

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Danville, Virginia, USA

Living In: Henderson, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2011

I was amazed at how easy this recipe was to make. It was the first chowder I've made. I did make some changes, based on the reviews, though. I cooked the bacon and then put it aside, to be used as a garnish later. I used the bacon fat to cook the chowder and keep the flavor. Then I used half-and-half instead of the milk. It turned out nice and creamy...perfect for a cold Texas night.

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hroberie

Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2011

AMAZING!!!!!!!! The only thing I did different was instead of 2 Cups of milk, I used 1 Cup of 2% milk and 1 Cup of heavy cream........Delicious!!!

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Allison

Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2011

I really liked this recipe. It definitely allows you to season it up the way you want... was really bland for my family. I followed a reviewer's advise and used Hot Sauce/Buffalo Wing Sauce for flavoring right into the chowder. I froze some for later and can't wait for a cold blustery day to pull it out!

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KirstenNB

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: New Braunfels, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 29, 2011

Delicious. I too cooked the bacon and set it aside for later as a garnish and used half cream and half milk instead of all milk. I still used the bacon grease to cook the celery and carrots. I would say it could use another can of corn, or better yet, frozen corn. Another thing I would say it needs is more kick, or spice. I added paprika, garlic salt, chile powder and a bit of season salt.

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Erin84

Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2011

excellent. only changes were that I substituted half of the milk for half and half (don't think both cups need to be half and half) and added an extra can of creamed corn-- as some said it wasn't creamy enough. used some leftover smoked bacon- and let it all sit on low for 3-4 hours after was cooked through, to blend soup. excellent. you could spice it up a bit with some peppers or spice- but I thought it was good as is. will definitely make again.

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annabelle10

Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2011

This was easy to make and quite tasty! Only small changes I made were to cook bacon first and add back in at the end and I used half and half instead of milk. Will make again for sure.

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