Description
Corn chowder soup is a comforting and creamy dish that captures the essence of sweet corn in every bite. Perfect for chilly evenings, this delightful recipe brings family and friends together, making it an ideal choice for both casual dinners and festive gatherings. With its rich flavors and vibrant color, this chowder is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen)
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or dried)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced potatoes and corn kernels, stirring for another couple of minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth until it just covers the veggies; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Blend half of the soup using an immersion blender or regular blender for a creamy texture while retaining some chunks.
- Return blended soup to the pot if using a standard blender. Stir in heavy cream and thyme, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste; simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like extra thyme or crispy bacon bits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg