Embrace cozy season with this Corn and Potato Chowder! This hearty and filling chowder features a savory blend of seasonings, plus everyone’s favorite – bacon! Member’s Mark™ Chicken Bouillon Cubes add loads of flavor (and they’re super convenient to have on hand)!
Unfamiliar with Bouillon Cubes?
Bouillon cubes are small, concentrated cubes of dehydrated stock or broth. They are typically made from meat, vegetables, or both, along with seasonings and salt. Bouillon cubes are used to quickly add flavor to dishes like soups, stews, sauces, and rice. To use them, you dissolve a cube in boiling water to create a flavorful liquid similar to homemade stock. They are a convenient and shelf-stable alternative to fresh or canned broth.
How Do You Use Bouillon Cubes? It’s Easy to Substitute Broth for Bouillon!
- Determine the equivalent amount: Most bouillon cubes are designed to be dissolved in 1 cup (240 ml) of water to make 1 cup of broth. If a recipe calls for 1 bouillon cube, you can substitute it with 1 cup of broth.
- Adjust for concentration: If your broth is more concentrated than the bouillon cube would make, you may need to dilute it slightly to match the flavor intensity. Conversely, if it’s less concentrated, you might need to use slightly more broth or reduce the liquid in your recipe.
- Seasoning adjustments: Bouillon cubes often contain more salt and seasonings than homemade or store-bought broth, so taste your dish and adjust the salt and spices as needed.
What are the Benefits of Bouillon Cubes?
- Convenience: Bouillon cubes are easy to store and use, providing a quick way to add flavor to dishes without needing to prepare fresh broth or stock.
- Shelf-stable: They have a long shelf life and don’t require refrigeration, making them a handy pantry staple.
- Portability: Due to their small size and lightweight, bouillon cubes are great for camping, traveling, or any situation where fresh broth isn’t available.
- Consistent flavor: Bouillon cubes provide a standardized flavor, ensuring consistency in your cooking, which can be especially helpful for beginners or when making large batches of food.
- Cost-effective: Bouillon cubes are usually more affordable than buying fresh or canned broth, offering a budget-friendly alternative.
- Variety: They come in various flavors, such as chicken, beef, vegetable, and even specialty flavors, allowing flexibility in cooking different types of dishes.
Corn and Potato Chowder
Embrace cozy season with this Corn and Potato Chowder! This hearty and filling chowder features a savory blend of seasonings, plus everyone's favorite - bacon! Member's Mark™ Chicken Bouillon Cubes add loads of flavor (and they're super convenient to have on hand)!
Ingredients
- 4 slices Thick cut bacon, diced
- 2 stalks Celery, sliced
- 2 lbs Red potatoes, cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces (6 c)
- 4 cups Water
- 2 Member’s Mark™ Chicken Bouillon Cubes
- 1 Member’s Mark™ Bay Leaf
- 1 tsp Member’s Mark™ Thyme
- 1 tsp Member’s Mark™ Spanish Style Paprika
- ½ tsp Member’s Mark™ Fine Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Member’s Mark™ Onion Powder
- ¼ tsp Member’s Mark™ Fine Ground Black Pepper
- 1 (12 oz) package Frozen corn, thawed
- 1½ cups Half and half
- 1 tbsp Member’s Mark™ Chopped Chives
Instructions
- Cook bacon in 5-quart stock pot until crisp. Remove bacon, leaving drippings in pot.
- Add celery and cook 4 minutes or until softened. Add potatoes and cook 2 minutes.
- Stir in water, Member's Mark™ Chicken Bouillon Cubes, Member's Mark™ Bay Leaf, Member's Mark™ Thyme, Member's Mark™ Paprika, Member's Mark™ Garlic Powder, Member's Mark™Onion Powder, and Member's Mark™ Fine Ground Black Pepper.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Return bacon to pot. Stir in corn, half and half and Member's Mark™ Chives and simmer 5 minutes.
