Delicious Creamy Corn Chowder Soup Recipe for Cozy Nights
This Creamy Corn Chowder Soup is a comforting dish that combines sweet corn and rich creaminess, perfect for chilly evenings. Each spoonful is filled with tender potatoes and vibrant bell peppers, making it a delightful meal that feels like home.
- Author: Layla
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Fresh corn (or frozen/canned corn)
- Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
- Yellow onion (or shallots)
- Fresh garlic (or garlic powder)
- Vegetable broth (or chicken broth/homemade broth)
- Heavy cream (or half-and-half/coconut milk/cashew cream)
- Bacon or ham (or turkey bacon/beef bacon/smoked beef sausage)
- Fresh thyme (or dried thyme)
- Chives or parsley (for garnish)
- Prepare the ingredients: Start by shucking the corn and cutting the kernels off the cob. Dice the potatoes, onion, and garlic while measuring out your broth and cream.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, melt a tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the potatoes and corn: Stir in the diced potatoes and corn kernels. Cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the corn to slightly caramelize for better flavor.
- Pour in the broth: Add the vegetable broth to the pot, bringing everything to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Blend for creaminess: If you prefer a smoother chowder, use an immersion blender to blend part of the soup for a creamy texture, leaving some chunks for substance. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully transfer half of the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and return it to the pot.
- Add cream and seasonings: Stir in the heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper. Allow the chowder to heat through for another 5 minutes on low heat, but do not let it boil.
- Garnish and serve: Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with fresh chives or parsley for an added pop of color and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: For the best flavor, use fresh corn when in season. You can also add other vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or celery for extra texture and nutrition. If you want a bit of heat, consider adding cayenne pepper or jalapeño.