Are you looking for a hearty, comforting soup that's perfect for a cold day? Look no further than corn and cheese chowder! This classic dish is made with fresh corn, potatoes, and bacon, and it's simmered in a creamy broth until it's thick and flavorful. It's the perfect soup to serve at a potluck or gathering, and it's also easy to make ahead of time.
In this article, you'll find three different recipes for corn and cheese chowder. The first recipe is a classic version made with fresh corn, potatoes, and bacon. The second recipe is a vegetarian version made with corn, potatoes, and vegetables. The third recipe is a slow cooker version that's perfect for busy weeknights.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and comforting soup. So gather your ingredients and let's get started!
SUMMER CORN CHOWDER
This Summer Corn Chowder is creamy, comforting and full of flavor. Made with bacon, garlic and cheese it's pretty hard to resist and can be enjoyed all summer long! Serve in big bowls with a side of crusty bread.
Provided by Jaclyn
Categories Soup
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and bacon and cook, stirring frequently, until onion has softened and just starting to brown around edges, about 8 - 10 minutes.
- Add in the flour and garlic and cook 1 1/2 minutes. While whisking, slowly pour in 5 cups water or broth.
- Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, then stir in corn kernels and potatoes. Add in thyme and bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a light boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and allow to simmer, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Remove bay leave then transfer 2 1/2 cups of the chowder to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Stir the mixture back into the pot then stir in half and half and honey. Sprinkle each serving with chives and optional cheddar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 225 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHEESY CORN CHOWDER
I've had this chowder recipe for 30 years, and the whole family really enjoys its cheesy corn taste. It makes a big pot-enough for seconds! -Lola Comer, Marysville, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 15 servings (3-3/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until onion is tender. Add the water, potatoes, carrots and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender., Stir in corn and pepper. In a large bowl, whisk flour and milk until smooth; add to soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheeses; cook and stir until melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 644mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
CHEDDAR CORN CHOWDER
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 1h1m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, cook the bacon and olive oil until the bacon is crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and reserve. Reduce the heat to medium, add the onions and butter to the fat, and cook for 10 minutes, until the onions are translucent.
- Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, and turmeric and cook for 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock and potatoes, bring to a boil, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. If using fresh corn, cut the kernels off the cob and blanch them for 3 minutes in boiling salted water. Drain. (If using frozen corn you can skip this step.) Add the corn to the soup, then add the half-and-half and cheddar. Cook for 5 more minutes, until the cheese is melted. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve hot with a garnish of bacon.
CORN AND CHEESE CHOWDER
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for a couple of minutes. Add the bacon and cook for another minute or so, and then add the bell peppers and cook for a couple of minutes. Finally, add the corn and cook for a minute.
- Sprinkle the flour evenly over the top and stir to combine. Pour in the chicken stock and stir well. Allow this to thicken for 3 or 4 minutes, and then reduce the heat to low. Stir in the half-and-half, and then cover and allow to simmer and thicken for 15 minutes or so.
- Stir in the cheeses and green onions. When the cheese is melted and the soup is hot, check seasonings. Add salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into the bread bowls and serve immediately.
BEER CHEESE CORN CHOWDER
This beer cheese and corn chowder is easy to prepare, and provides comforting flavor that's great for cold nights.
Provided by thehungryscientist
Categories Corn Chowder
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Allow sharp and white Cheddar cheeses to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, green onion, and garlic. Cook mixture, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Stir in flour and dry mustard. Cook for 1 minute (mixture will be thick). Add broth all at once. Cook and stir until bubbly. Add beer and cream. Stir in corn and potatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Gradually add sharp and white Cheddar cheeses, stirring after each addition until cheeses are melted. Stir in bacon, Parmesan, and hot pepper sauce. Heat through. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes before serving.
- If you like, top with additional green onion and bacon. Serve with additional hot pepper sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 141 mg, Fat 43.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 26.1 g, Sodium 687.8 mg
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 CHOWDER - FAST AND GREAT
This is a velvety and delicious corn chowder with potatoes and bacon. Two kinds of cheese are stirred in at the last minute, giving this soup an unforgettable flavor.
Provided by JNICKEL
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook and stir the bacon until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain off grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot. Break the bacon into pieces in the pot.
- Place the onion in the pot, and cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. Mix in the potatoes, and cook until they begin to turn translucent, about 10 minutes more. Stir in the chicken broth, and season with oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover, and simmer over low heat until the potatoes are soft, about 30 minutes. Pour in the cream-style corn and whole kernel corn, and cook for 10 more minutes.
- Stir in the cream, Monterey Jack cheese, and Cheddar cheese over low heat until the soup is hot and the cheeses have melted. Do not boil. Remove from the heat, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 53.9 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 455.5 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
PHILADELPHIA® CORN CHOWDER
Elevate a classic with our PHILADELPHIA® Corn Chowder. This decadent corn chowder is made with cream cheese, onion, green pepper and cream-style corn.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 25m
Yield Makes 4 servings, 1 cup each.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook and stir green pepper and onion in butter in medium skillet on medium heat until tender.
- Add cream cheese and milk. Reduce heat to low; cook until cream cheese is completely melted, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; set aside.
- Bring water to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Add bouillon; stir until dissolved. Reduce heat to low. Gradually stir in cream cheese mixture. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Cook until heated through, stirring frequently. (Do not boil.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 860 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 6 g
CHEESY CORN CHOWDER
Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez
Categories Soup/Stew Milk/Cream Cheese Dairy Potato Kid-Friendly Cheddar Corn Winter Potluck Simmer Gourmet Small Plates
Yield Makes 12 to 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over medium heat, stirring frequently, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a small bowl.
- Pour off all but 2 tablespoons bacon fat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and bell pepper to pot and cook, stirring, until onion is softened, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Add Yukon gold and sweet potatoes, broth, and water, and simmer, covered, until potatoes are just tender, about 15 minutes. Add corn and cream and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat, then stir in cheese until melted. Season soup with salt and pepper and stir in bacon and basil. Garnish with fresh chives, scallions, or paprika (if desired).
CHEESY POTATO AND CORN CHOWDER
Comfort food . . . hot and tasty for those cold winter days.
Provided by Jackay
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In large saucepan, melt margarine over medium high heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add chicken broth; bring to a boil. Add potatoes; cook over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are soft, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in corn and chiles; return to boiling. Dissolve gravy mix in milk; stir into boiling mixture. Add cheese; cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 1020.8 mg, Sugar 11 g
Tips:
- For a creamier chowder, use half-and-half or whole milk instead of low-fat milk.
- To add a smoky flavor, roast the corn on the cob before cutting it off the cob.
- If you don't have fresh corn, you can use frozen or canned corn. Just be sure to drain the canned corn well before using it.
- You can add other vegetables to this chowder, such as potatoes, carrots, or celery.
- To make this chowder ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store the chowder in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you're ready to serve, reheat the chowder over medium heat until warmed through.
Conclusion:
Corn and cheese chowder is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a great way to use up leftover corn on the cob. With its creamy broth, tender corn, and melted cheese, this chowder is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying soup, give this corn and cheese chowder a try.
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