Description
This ultimate corn chowder recipe is a creamy, flavorful dish perfect for any meal. Discover incredible tips to make your corn chowder amazing with simple ingredients and straightforward steps for a crowd-pleasing comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (or 2 cans, drained)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chives or parsley for garnish
- Optional: Crumbled bacon for topping
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced potatoes to the pot and stir to combine.
- Add vegetable or chicken broth to the pot, ensuring the vegetables are covered. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat and add the corn kernels, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and allow the chowder to heat through, about 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- For a creamier consistency, use an immersion blender to blend a portion of the soup while leaving some chunks for texture.
- Ladle the chowder into bowls and garnish with fresh chives or parsley. Add crumbled bacon if desired for an extra touch.
Notes
- Use fresh corn for a sweeter, more vibrant flavor.
- Season gradually, tasting as you go.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or nut-based cream.
- Add diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
- Incorporate cooked shrimp or crab meat for a seafood variation.
- For a Southwest twist, add black beans, corn, and lime juice.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- To freeze, cool completely, use freezer-safe containers, and store for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: N/A