This chowder is hearty, smoky, and full of bold Cajun flavor.
Cook Time45 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Servings: 4people
Ingredients
1.5lbsbaby potatoeshalved
1–3 tablespoons Cajun seasoningdepending on heat preference
Olive oilenough to coat
Baconamount to preference
3ribs celerydiced
1red bell pepperdiced
1oniondiced
Cajun seasoningto taste
2tablespoonsgarlic
½cupflour
4cupschicken broth
1bag frozen sweet corn
1cupheavy whipping cream
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a sheet pan with foil.
In a mixing bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with Cajun seasoning and enough olive oil to fully coat.
Spread potatoes evenly on the sheet pan and bake for 30 minutes.
Turn the oven to broil and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until lightly browned. Set aside.
In a Dutch oven or large pot, add bacon to a cold pan. Turn heat to high and cook until crispy.
Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
Add celery, red bell pepper, and onion to the bacon fat. Season with additional Cajun seasoning to taste.
Cook for 5–6 minutes, until softened.
Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
Stir in the flour and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring constantly.
Slowly add the chicken broth, stirring to prevent lumps.
Add the frozen corn and heavy whipping cream.
Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the roasted potatoes and cooked bacon to the pot.
Stir well and heat through.
Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For topping, add some cooked bacon and grated Parmesan cheese! Cajun seasoning levels can be adjusted based on heat preference, and the chowder thickens as it sits.