Corn Chowder
Corn chowder is the ultimate comforting dish, perfect for chilly days. With its creamy texture and sweet corn flavor, this chowder warms both your heart and your soul. The rich blend of fresh ingredients comes together effortlessly, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or casual gatherings. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up every delightful drop!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6 ears)
- 2 medium waxy potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Prep vegetables: Wash and peel potatoes; dice them into small cubes. Mince garlic and chop onion finely.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions and garlic; sauté until golden brown (3-5 minutes).
- Cook potatoes: Stir in diced potatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a boil, then simmer for about 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Add corn: Mix in corn kernels and heavy cream; stir gently until combined.
- Season & simmer: Add thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper; let simmer for another 10 minutes to deepen flavors.
- Final touches: Adjust seasoning if needed before serving hot with optional garnishes like fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating diced bell peppers or crumbled bacon. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat gently over low heat to avoid curdling the cream.