Best 7 Basic Corn Chowder Recipes

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Corn chowder is a hearty, comforting soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with fresh corn, potatoes, celery, onion, and bacon, and is simmered in a creamy broth. This classic soup is often served with crusty bread or crackers. In this article, we will provide you with two delicious recipes for corn chowder: a traditional recipe and a vegetarian recipe. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. So gather your ingredients and let's get started!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BASIC CORN CHOWDER



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This is chowder at its simplest: corn, onion, potatoes and milk, with a couple of chopped tomatoes and a handful of parsley to add flavor and color. Starting with bacon and finishing with cream makes a richer version of the dish. But you could easily expand its borders by adding curry powder and ginger, sour cream and cilantro. Or when the potato is replaced by rice and the cream with coconut milk, Southeast Asian seasonings can be added to make a chowder that has little in common with the original, save for its intense corn flavor.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     quick, weekday, soups and stews

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 to 6 ears of corn
1 tablespoon butter or neutral oil, like canola or grapeseed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tomatoes, cored, seeded and chopped (optional)
1 cup whole or low-fat milk
1/2 cup chopped parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Shuck corn, and use a paring knife to strip kernels into a bowl. Put cobs in a pot with 4 cups water; bring to a boil, cover and simmer while you continue.
  • Put butter or oil in a saucepan, and turn heat to medium-high. When butter melts or oil is hot, add onion and potatoes, along with a sprinkling of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion softens, about 5 minutes; add tomatoes and cook, stirring, for another minute or two.
  • After corncobs have cooked at least 10 minutes, strain liquid into onion-potato mixture; bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer. When potatoes are tender, add corn kernels and milk, and heat through. Taste, and adjust seasonings. Garnish with the parsley, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 305, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 827 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CORN CHOWDER



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 slices bacon, sliced to 1/4-inch pieces
1 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
2 stalks celery, medium dice
1 medium carrot, medium dice
1 onion, medium dice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups homemade or low-sodium chicken stock
4 ears corn, kernels removed or 12 ounces frozen corn kernels
1 medium baseball-size red potato, medium dice
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
2 cups whole milk

Steps:

  • Add the bacon to the bottom of a large heavy soup pot set over medium heat. Stir until the bacon is crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove to a paper-towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon. Add the butter and once melted, toss in the garlic, celery, carrots and onions, and saute until nice and tender, about 6 minutes. Season the mixture with salt and pepper, and sprinkle in the flour and stir until light colored and pasty, another 2 minutes. Slowly pour in the chicken stock, and then stir in the corn, potatoes and thyme, and bring to boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the potatoes and corn kernels until just tender, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
  • Pour in the milk and simmer for 20 minutes more. Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly before serving.

EASY CORN CHOWDER I



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This is a quick and easy soup that won't let you down.

Provided by carol

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Corn Chowder Recipes

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices bacon, diced
1 onion, chopped
1 (14.75 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 ½ cups cubed potatoes
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
3 cups milk
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute the bacon and onions together until onions are tender, about 7 minutes. Add the corn, potatoes, soup, milk, and salt and pepper. Raise heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer about 25 to 35 minutes or until the potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.8 calories, Carbohydrate 60.4 g, Cholesterol 44.9 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1465.2 mg, Sugar 19.5 g

QUICK POTATO CORN CHOWDER



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This corn chowder recipe is the perfect starter, or even a meal in itself. It works in every season, so enjoy it year 'round. My family loves this potato corn chowder. -Lucia Johnson, Massena, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
3 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup 2% milk, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook and stir onion in oil over medium heat until tender. Add broth and potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender., Stir in the corn, 1/2 cup milk, salt and pepper. In a small bowl, whisk flour and remaining milk until smooth. Stir into soup; return to a boil. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 759mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

EASY CORN CHOWDER



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This recipe is tasty on it's own, but is also really good with some cubed cooked ham or bacon added.

Provided by Chesska

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large potatoes, cubed
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
2 (11 ounce) cans creamed corn
2 (15 ounce) cans corn kernels, drained
2 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cover potatoes, celery and onion with water and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer for 20 minutes or until tender.
  • Without draining any water, add all remaining ingredients and simmer for another 20 minutes.

EASY CHICKEN CORN CHOWDER



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When I haven't planned for dinner, I often play around with ingredients in my pantry instead of running to the store. This recipe was a happy experiment. Cut some fat by omitting the bacon-it's still tasty. —Barbara Banski, Fenton, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (1-1/2 quart).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
2 cans (14-3/4 ounces each) cream-style corn
1-1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 can (12 ounces) reduced-fat evaporated milk
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery and red pepper; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender., Stir in corn, chicken, milk, bouillon and pepper; heat through, stirring occasionally (do not boil). Top servings with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

EASY CORN CHOWDER



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When I was growing up, my grandfather would often serve steaming bowls of corn chowder. I tried to capture that wonderful flavor and came up with this recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 12-14 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups water
4 cups diced peeled potatoes
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) cream-style corn
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 cups chopped fully cooked ham
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1-1/4 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add corn, soup, ham, mushrooms, milk, salt and pepper; heat through, stirring occasionally. Stir in bacon just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 895mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh corn: Fresh corn on the cob is best for this chowder, but frozen corn can also be used. If using frozen corn, thaw it before adding it to the chowder.
  • Don't overcook the corn: The corn should be cooked until it is tender, but not mushy. Overcooked corn will make the chowder too thick and starchy.
  • Use a good quality chicken broth: The chicken broth is the base of the chowder, so it's important to use a good quality broth. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich flavor.
  • Add vegetables to your liking: This recipe calls for potatoes, carrots, and celery, but you can add any vegetables that you like. Some other good options include corn, green beans, and peas.
  • Season the chowder to taste: The seasonings in this recipe are just a starting point. Taste the chowder and adjust the seasonings to your liking.

Conclusion:

Corn chowder is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious and hearty corn chowder that the whole family will love.

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