Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our vibrant Colorful Corn Chowder recipe. This hearty and flavorful dish is a symphony of textures and tastes that will warm your soul on a chilly day. Featuring an array of colorful vegetables, tender chicken, and a creamy, savory broth, this chowder is a feast for both the eyes and the palate.
In addition to the main recipe, we also offer variations that cater to different dietary preferences and tastes. For a vegetarian twist, try our scrumptious Vegetarian Corn Chowder, brimming with an abundance of fresh vegetables and a rich, flavorful broth. Experience a unique cultural fusion with our Mexican Corn Chowder, where zesty Mexican flavors blend harmoniously with the classic chowder base. And for those who love a touch of spice, our Spicy Corn Chowder will tantalize your taste buds with a delightful blend of heat and flavor.
Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking for a comforting and delicious meal, our Colorful Corn Chowder and its variations will surely satisfy your cravings. So gather your ingredients and let's embark on this culinary adventure together!
CORN CHOWDER
Steps:
- Cook the bacon: Place butter and bacon into a large, heavy-bottomed soup pot. Heat on medium heat until the bacon renders its fat, 3-4 minutes.
- Cook the vegetables (except the corn and potatoes): Add the chopped onions, red bell pepper, carrot, and celery, lower the heat to medium low and cook until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add corn cobs and bring to a simmer: Break the corn cobs in half (after you've stripped off the corn) and add the cobs to the pot. Add the milk and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a bare simmer. Cover the pot and cook for 20 minutes. Make sure the heat is as low as can be and still maintain a gentle simmer (on our stove we had to use the "warm" setting) to prevent scalding the milk on the bottom of the pan.
- Add potatoes: After 20 minutes, add the potatoes, salt, and thyme to the pot. Increase the heat to return the soup to a simmer, then lower the heat to maintain the simmer and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Finish the soup: Discard the cobs, the bacon strip, and the bay leaf. Add the corn kernels and black pepper. Again raise the heat to bring the soup to a simmer, then lower the heat and cook for another 5 minutes, until the potatoes are fork tender. Add more salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 712 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize Serves 6-8, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
GRANDMA'S CORN CHOWDER
My husband's grandmother used to make this chowder for him when he was a child. When we got married, she passed the recipe onto me. Enjoy!
Provided by CKINCAID1
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders Corn Chowder Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat, and cook until crisp. Drain and crumble, reserving about 2 tablespoons drippings in the pot.
- Mix potatoes and onion into the pot with the crumbled bacon and reserved drippings. Cook and stir 5 minutes. Pour in the water, and stir in corn. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cover pot. Simmer 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until potatoes are tender.
- Warm the half-and-half in a small saucepan until it bubbles. Remove from heat before it boils, and mix into the chowder just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 26.4 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 972.3 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
CORN CHOWDER
Make Tyler Florence's Corn Chowder recipe from Food Network, a creamy blend of sweet corn, potatoes and fresh thyme.
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and thyme and cook until the vegetables are good and soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Dust the vegetables with flour and stir to coat everything well. Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Add the cream and the potatoes, bring to a boil and boil hard for about 7 minutes, until the potatoes break down (this will help to thicken the soup and give it a good texture).
- Cut the corn kernels off the cob and add to the soup. Season with salt and pepper and simmer until the corn is soft, about 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the parsley and give it another little drink of olive oil. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve.
CREAMY CORN CHOWDER
Bacon and corn star in this creamy chowder, perfect for a chilly day to warm the hearts of your loved ones.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h10m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat 7 to 10 minutes, turning once, until crisp. Drain on paper towels; leave bacon drippings in pan. When cool, crumble bacon and set aside.
- In same pan, cook butter, onion, carrot, celery and garlic over medium heat 10 to 12 minutes, stirring constantly, until vegetables soften but do not brown.
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir well with wire whisk to incorporate. Cook about 2 minutes. Stirring constantly, slowly add broth and wine (make sure to scrape bottom of pan as flour tends to stick). Stir in corn, potatoes, half-and-half, thyme, salt, pepper if desired, bay leaf and nutmeg. Heat soup to a gentle simmer. Cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender. (Corn can be naturally salty depending on the season, so make sure to taste before adding extra salt.) Remove bay leaf.
- Garnish with parsley if desired, and crumbled bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 5 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1230 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1 g
COLORFUL CORN
I've been serving this lovely creamed side dish for many years. It starts with convenient frozen corn and gets garden-fresh taste from green pepper, tomato and onion.-Donna Gonda, North Canton, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook corn according to package directions; drain. Add the butter, onion, green pepper and salt if desired. Cook over low heat for 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are heated through. Add milk; bring to a boil., Reduce heat; simmer for 2 minutes or until heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use fresh, sweet corn. Fresh corn on the cob is best, but you can also use frozen corn kernels.
- Don't overcrowd the pot. If you add too much corn to the pot, it won't cook evenly.
- Simmer, don't boil. Bring the chowder to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Season to taste. Add salt and pepper to taste, and adjust the other seasonings as desired.
- Serve with a variety of toppings. Sour cream, shredded cheese, and chopped bacon are all popular toppings for corn chowder.
Conclusion:
Corn chowder is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed all year round. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a warm and comforting meal, give this colorful corn chowder a try.
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