Best 5 Corn Chowder For A Crowd Recipes

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Corn chowder is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a crowd. It is made with fresh corn, potatoes, celery, onions, and bacon, and is simmered in a creamy broth. This recipe is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. You can add more or less vegetables, or you can use different types of cheese. Corn chowder is a great way to use up leftover corn, and it is also a delicious and comforting meal on a cold day. This article provides three different recipes for corn chowder, so you can find the one that best suits your needs.

The first recipe is for a classic corn chowder. This recipe uses fresh corn, potatoes, celery, onions, and bacon, and is simmered in a creamy broth. The second recipe is for a spicy corn chowder. This recipe uses the same ingredients as the classic corn chowder, but it also includes chili peppers and cumin. The third recipe is for a vegetarian corn chowder. This recipe uses vegetable broth instead of chicken broth, and it also includes tofu instead of bacon.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and comforting soup.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CORN CHOWDER FOR A CROWD



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This recipe makes a rich corn chowder that is easy to make in a large (5- to 6-qt) slow cooker. I like to enhance it with bacon, but depending on your taste, you could also add shrimp and/or jalapeno peppers. Garnish with shredded Cheddar cheese if you like.

Provided by Barbara Anderson Bruneau

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Corn Chowder Recipes

Time 5h20m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (16 ounce) packages frozen corn
2 (10.75 ounce) cans cream of potato soup
1 (20 ounce) package frozen Southern-style hash browns
1 large onion, diced
2 cups chicken broth
8 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 jalapeno pepper, minced, or more to taste
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup small shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine corn, cream of potato soup, hash browns, onion, chicken broth, bacon, and jalapeno pepper in a large slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low for 4 hours. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup to the desired degree. Add cream, shrimp, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook on Low for 1 more hour. Serve with generous mugs or bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 49.3 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 460.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

CORN CHOWDER



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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

2 tablespoons butter
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups canned vegetable stock
2 cups heavy cream
2 Idaho potatoes, peeled and diced
6 ears corn
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

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.

BIG-BATCH CORN AND POTATO CHOWDER



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This creamy chowder is chock-full of veggies. Make a huge pot of it, freeze it in quart containers and have peace of mind knowing that dinner can just be thawed and reheated.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups frozen corn, thawed
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Pinch cayenne pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and oil in a large Dutch oven or saucepan over medium heat. Once the butter melts, add the corn, celery, onions, bell peppers, garlic, 1 tablespoon salt, thyme and cayenne, and cook, covered, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender and have just begun to turn brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture, and stir until it has all been absorbed, about 1 minute. Add 4 cups warm water, the milk, cream, potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt, and cook, stirring constantly, until the soup comes to a simmer and thickens. Partially cover and cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a simmer, until the potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Let the soup cool to room temperature, divide among four 1-quart containers and freeze for up to 1 month.
  • To reheat: Let the soup thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until heated through. Thin with a little water if desired, and add salt to taste.

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.

CORN CHOWDER - FAST AND GREAT



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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

5 slices bacon, diced
1 large onion, chopped
4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
5 cups chicken broth
½ teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
1 (11 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh corn. Fresh corn has a sweeter flavor and is more tender than frozen or canned corn.
  • Roast the corn. Roasting the corn adds a smoky flavor and caramelizes the kernels.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This recipe uses potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion, but you can also add other vegetables, such as green beans, peas, or tomatoes.
  • Use a good quality stock. The stock is the base of the chowder, so it's important to use a good quality stock. You can use chicken stock, vegetable stock, or seafood stock.
  • Season the chowder to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a splash of cream or milk for a richer flavor.
  • Serve the chowder hot. Corn chowder is best served hot, with a side of bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Corn chowder is a hearty and delicious soup that's perfect for a crowd. This recipe is easy to follow and can be made with a variety of ingredients. So next time you're looking for a soup to warm you up, give this corn chowder recipe a try.

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