Description
Corn Chowder is a comforting bowl of creamy deliciousness that brings warmth to any chilly day. With a perfect blend of sweet corn, tender potatoes, and aromatic spices, this dish is not just easy to make but also incredibly satisfying. Whether served as a starter or main course, it’s sure to impress your family and friends with its rich flavors and inviting aroma. Enjoy this cozy classic that feels like a warm hug in every spoonful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn (about 4 ears)
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the diced potatoes and fresh corn; mix well and allow to cook for about 3 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, approximately 10 minutes.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender or transfer batches to a regular blender until smooth, leaving some texture if desired.
- Stir in the heavy cream or half-and-half; let it simmer on low heat for another 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving. Garnish with chives or crispy bacon bits if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg