**Creamy Corn and Cheddar Chowder: A Taste of Comfort and Warmth**
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our creamy corn and cheddar chowder. This classic soup is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring tender corn kernels, melted cheddar cheese, and a velvety broth. Perfect for a cozy night in or a hearty lunch, this chowder is sure to warm your soul. Our recipe includes variations to cater to different dietary preferences, including a vegetarian version and a slow-cooker option for effortless preparation. Additionally, discover our collection of other delectable chowder recipes, including the hearty clam chowder, the smoky bacon potato chowder, and the seafood-packed New England clam chowder. Embark on a culinary journey and savor the delightful flavors of our corn and cheddar chowder, along with a variety of other chowder recipes that will satisfy your taste buds.
CORN AND CHEDDAR CHOWDER
A yummy creamy chowder. Always a winner in our house!
Provided by Katymac1
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over medium high heat, melt the butter and stir in the onion, potato, bay leaf, cumin, and sage. Saute about 5 minutes, until the onion is tender. Mix in the flour, coating the onion and potato. Pour in the chicken stock and milk. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly until smooth. Reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring frequently, until the potato is tender.
- Mix the corn, parsley, chives, and wine into the saucepan, and cook about 5 minutes, until heated through. Remove the bay leaf, and stir in the Cheddar cheese until melted and blended. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 59.7 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 307.1 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
CORN AND CHEDDAR CHOWDER
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp and transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
- Add onion and butter to fat in pan and cook, stirring, until onion is softened. Add cumin and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Whisk in broth and bring to a boil, whisking occasionally. Add potato and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 8 minutes. Stir in cream and corn and return to a simmer. Add Cheddar, stirring just until cheese is melted (do not let boil), and season generously with pepper.
- Serve topped with bacon.
CORN AND LOBSTER CHOWDER WITH VERMONT CHEDDAR CHEESE TWISTS
I used to make this rich and yummy soup as a special fancy appetizer before our Thanksgiving dinner, until I was told by my family "no more soup on Thanksgiving"...they all ate so much of this delicious soup, that no one wanted the turkey dinner. So I now make the chowder on Christmas Eve or on a cold snowy day during the...
Provided by Lynn Hoar
Categories Chowders
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- 1. For the Chowder: Pick through lobster meat discarding any shells or odd pieces. Tear into bite size pieces, place in bowl and set aside
- 2. Puree 4 cups of corn with 1- 1/4 cups of the chicken broth in food processor until almost smooth.
- 3. Saute bacon until crisp, transfere to paper towels and crumble when cooled.
- 4. Pour off and discard drippings in pan SAVING 3 tablespoons of the bacon fat. Saute onions in drippings for 5 min until golden. Add in the 4 cups of corn sauteing for 3 minutes, then add in the carrots, celery and cayenne and continue to cook until veggies are crisp tender about 5 more minutes.
- 5. Add clam juice and the remainder of the chicken broth to the veggie mix and simmer for 10 minutes
- 6. Stir in corn puree and whipping cream...simmer for 5 minutes...season with salt and pepper.
- 7. Remove soup from heat and stir in sour cream.
- 8. Melt the 2 tbs butter in a saucepan, toss in lobster meat and saute until the meat is just heated through.
- 9. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish each bowl with lobster chunks, crumbled bacon pieces and fresh chopped chives
- 10. Serve chowder with Vermont Cheddar Cheese Twists...recipe to follow To reheat leftovers...bring soup to room temperature and simmer very gently until heated through.
- 11. For the Cheddar Twists: Mix all ingredients in a small bowl except the puff pastry
- 12. Roll puff pastry to a 18x10 rectangle ( dough will be real thin) Sprinkle 1/3 of the cheese evenly over half the pastry, fold plain dough half over the cheese half..roll out dough again to 18x10 size, sprinkle half the dough with another 3rd of the cheese and roll out one more time repeating the folding technique and sprinkling with the remainder of cheese ....roll out for the last time to 18x10 or as close as you can reasonalbly get
- 13. Transfer to unlined baking sheet and chill in fridge for 30 minutes.
- 14. Pre Heat oven to 425 degree. Position oven racks in upper third and lower third positions of oven. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 15. Cut pastry crosswise in half, forming two 10x9 rectangles.Trim and discard uneven edges of pastry.
- 16. Cut each rectangle crosswise into 1/2 inch wide strips. Twist each strip a few times and lay the twist on the parchement spacing them a little less than an inch apart...bake for a total of 10 minutes, rotating baking pans halfway through baking. Serve warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers tightly wrapped in foil at room temperature.
Tips:
- Use fresh corn: Fresh corn is sweeter and has a better flavor than frozen or canned corn. If you can't find fresh corn, frozen corn is a good substitute.
- Don't overcook the corn: Overcooked corn will lose its sweetness and become tough. Cook the corn just until it is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Use a good quality cheddar cheese: The cheese is one of the main ingredients in this soup, so it's important to use a good quality cheese. A sharp cheddar cheese will give the soup a nice,浓郁风味.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: This recipe is a great base for experimentation. You can add other vegetables, such as potatoes or carrots, or you can add different spices, such as cumin or chili powder.
Conclusion:
Corn and cheddar chowder is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover corn. With its sweet corn, sharp cheddar cheese, and creamy broth, this soup is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this corn and cheddar chowder a try. You won't be disappointed!
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