Description
A rich and creamy corn chowder filled with sweet corn, tender potatoes, and savory aromatics for a cozy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Fresh chives or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Sprinkle in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
- Slowly whisk in the broth, ensuring no lumps form.
- Add potatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in corn and heavy cream; simmer for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Use an immersion blender to lightly blend part of the chowder for a creamier texture, leaving plenty of corn and potato chunks.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot, garnished with fresh chives or parsley.
Notes
- Use a mix of sweet corn and creamed corn for extra creaminess.
- For a smoky flavor, add cooked, crumbled bacon before serving.
- For a lighter version, use milk instead of cream.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat gently to avoid curdling the cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg