Indulge in a hearty and comforting culinary experience with this collection of corn chowder recipes. From classic to contemporary, these diverse variations offer a symphony of flavors that will warm your soul. Dive into the creamy richness of traditional corn chowder, where sweet corn kernels dance harmoniously with smoky bacon, earthy potatoes, and tender celery. Discover the unique charm of roasted corn chowder, where charred corn imparts a tantalizing depth of flavor, complemented by a medley of vegetables and a hint of spice. For a lighter twist, embark on a journey with vegetarian corn chowder, where fresh corn, colorful vegetables, and a creamy broth create a symphony of flavors. And for those craving a taste of the sea, seafood corn chowder awaits, brimming with succulent shrimp, tender clams, and flaky fish, all enveloped in a velvety corn broth. Each recipe is a culinary adventure, inviting you to explore the versatility and boundless possibilities of this classic comfort food.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CORN CHOWDER RECIPE
This fresh corn chowder recipe is loaded with summer produce at its peak of freshness. This is a crowd-pleasing chowder that is perfect for entertaining on cool summer nights.
Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Categories Easy/Medium
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut the kernels from the cobs and set kernels aside for making chowder.* Place the bare cobs in a stockpot.
- Add 4 cups broth, 1 1/2 cups milk, and 1 cup cream to pot. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer un-covered 20 minutes while making the chowder. Use tongs to remove and discard cobs before using corn stock in step 3.
- Place a 5 Qt dutch oven over medium/high heat. Add chopped bacon and cook stirring occasionally until browned. Remove bacon bits with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- In the same pot, add chopped onion, celery and carrot to the bacon fat and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft (7-8 min).
- Add sliced potatoes, 4 cups corn kernels, 2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. Pour corn stock into the pot, bring to a light boil then simmer uncovered 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste**. Ladle into bowls and garnish with reserved bacon and chopped chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Sodium 767 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
EASY CORN CHOWDER
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
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.
EASY CORN CHOWDER
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
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.
CLASSIC CORN CHOWDER
Chowder is a classic comfort food here in the Northeast, especially during cooler weather. Whenever I make a trip home to Pittsburgh, Mom has this simmering on the stove for me.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the water, corn and potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 16-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the milk, salt and pepper. Cook for 5-10 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts :
QUICK AND HEARTY CORN CHOWDER
Hearty and tasty, this chowder will stick to your bones. I recommend a cold winter's day to dig into this!
Provided by Sandra Rogers
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders Corn Chowder Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in corn, water, hash brown potatoes, black pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Whisk 1/2 cup milk and flour in a small bowl until smooth.
- Pour milk mixture into the saucepan. Stir in remaining 1 1/2 cup milk; cook, stirring frequently, until thick, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 149.1 mg, Sugar 11.1 g
BASIC CORN CHOWDER
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
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
SLOW-COOKED CORN CHOWDER
"I combine and refrigerate the ingredients for this easy chowder the night before," notes Mary Hogue of Rochester, Pennsylvania. "In the morning, I pour the mixture into the slow cooker and turn it on before I leave for work. When I come home, a hot tasty meal awaits."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 6h10m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 709mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
FRESH CORN CHOWDER
This creamy corn and potato dish is perfect when you yearn for a full-bodied soup with lots of down-home flavor. "I discovered the recipe in a fresh fruit and vegetable cook-book," notes Margaret Olien of New Richmond, Wisconsin. "It really hits the spot on a chilly day."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut corn off the cob; set aside. In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Add the potatoes, water, bouillon, thyme, pepper and corn. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Combine flour and milk until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SIMPLE CORN CHOWDER
On cool fall days, this thick creamy chowder hits the spot as an appetizer or light lunch. -Nancy Johnson, Connersville, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings (about 1-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray. Add onion; cook and stir over medium heat for 4 minutes or until tender. Add 4 cups corn; cook and stir until corn is softened, about 5 minutes. Add 2 cups broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until corn is tender. Cool slightly. , In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth; return all to the pan. Add the red pepper, rosemary, thyme, pepper, cayenne and remaining corn and broth; cook and stir for 10 minutes or until the corn is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CORN CHOWDER I
Warm and soothing corn chowder with the salty bite of crisp bacon. This warms up well in the microwave and even tastes better a day old. I also freeze it in small batches. This makes a big pot of chowder but, it can easily be cut in half.
Provided by Cindy Granger
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders Corn Chowder Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Boil potatoes in salted water until soft. Drain. Mash half of the potatoes and set aside.
- Fry the bacon until very crisp. Crumple the bacon and set aside.
- Fry the onion inn the bacon grease until translucent and soft.
- Dump the cooked onions into a large stockpot. Add the flour and heat until the mixture is bubbly and the flour is well dissolved. Add the milk and bring to a boil over medium-low heat, stirring frequently. You need to watch your pot pretty carefully while bringing to a boil and heating. The bottom tends to easily scorch. Once boiling add the salt, pepper, bacon, corn and all the potatoes. (If desired reserve some of the bacon for the garnish.)
- Heat soup until hot. Serve garnished with a dash of paprika, a sprinkling of cheddar cheese and some crumbled bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.1 calories, Carbohydrate 51.3 g, Cholesterol 49.5 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 951.1 mg, Sugar 14.3 g
EASY CORN CHOWDER I
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
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
Tips:
- Use fresh corn. Fresh corn on the cob is the best choice for corn chowder, as it has a sweeter, more flavorful taste than frozen or canned corn. If you can't find fresh corn, frozen corn is a good substitute.
- Don't overcook the corn. Corn should be cooked until it is tender, but not mushy. Overcooked corn will lose its flavor and texture.
- Use a good quality broth. The broth is the base of the chowder, so it's important to use a good quality broth. Chicken broth or vegetable broth are both good choices.
- Add some vegetables. Vegetables such as diced carrots, celery, and potatoes add flavor and texture to the chowder. You can also add other vegetables, such as peas, green beans, or corn kernels.
- Season the chowder to taste. Salt, pepper, and other seasonings can be added to taste. You can also add a bay leaf or two for added flavor.
- Serve the chowder hot. Corn chowder is best served hot, with a side of bread or crackers.
Conclusion:
Corn chowder is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is a versatile soup that can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a corn chowder that is sure to please everyone at your table.
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