Description
Corn chowder is a warm, creamy delight that brings comfort to chilly days and joyful gatherings. With its luscious blend of sweet corn, tender potatoes, and aromatic herbs, this dish captivates with every spoonful. Perfect for family dinners or quiet nights in, it evokes nostalgia and fills your home with inviting scents. Easy to prepare and customizable, this chowder is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6 ears or 2 cups frozen)
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or whole milk for a lighter option)
- 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare by chopping onions, mincing garlic, and dicing potatoes.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly. Sauté onions until translucent (3-5 minutes), then add garlic and corn; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add diced potatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender (15-20 minutes).
- Blend soup until smooth while leaving some chunks for texture.
- Stir in heavy cream (or milk) and season with salt, pepper, and spices as desired. Heat through without boiling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg