Depression Era Corn Chowder Recipe
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Depression Era Corn Chowder

By: MAINEGUY1979 
"This is the recipe my grandmother used when she was growing up during the great depression. 70 years later, it's still a delicious, satisfying form of comfort food. Serve immediately with saltine crackers. Tastes even better after sitting in the refrigerator over night. In my grandmother's day, they would have 'refrigerated' it on the back porch overnight!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (71)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans whole kernel corn
  • 1 large white onion, diced
  • 3 cups diced potatoes
  • 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, combine broth, corn, onion and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until potatoes are just tender.
  2. Stir in evaporated milk and butter until butter is just melted. Season with salt and pepper and serve at once.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 331 | Total Fat: 15.8g | Cholesterol: 48mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2007 by VERMICIOUS   view full review
Since so many people said it was watery, I used one can of chicken broth and one can of cream...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2007 by JENNIFER0320   view full review
Really delicious basic recipe. I used a bag of frozen corn and added chicken, carrots,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2004 by Mark   view full review
I loved this soup and so did everybody I gave it to. I would definitely make it again. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2007 by Young Chef   view full review
i really like this recipe. i'm just a teen and it was my first time making anything like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2008 by Mary Smith   view full review
My Nana made this soup for me countless times while I was growing up. I never took the time to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2003 by DI. L   view full review
We did not like this very well. I love corn chowder but not this. It tasted like evaporated...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2008 by SuziandBear   view full review
I was looking for a base recipe and found this. I ended up making quite a few changes. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2006 by Lexy   view full review
This was great. I have made it a few times for 2 different groups and they all loved it. This...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2002 by SKIPPYCLOWN   view full review
Quick, easy, delicious! This is just like the old-fashioned corn chowder I grew up with. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2006 by Caroline C   view full review
This is a great basic recipe, but it needs a little tweaking to improve the flavor. I added...

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