Best 9 Indiana Corn Chowder Recipes

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Indiana corn chowder is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with fresh corn, potatoes, celery, onion, and bacon, and is simmered in a creamy broth. This soup is a Hoosier favorite, and there are many different recipes for it. Some recipes call for the addition of other vegetables, such as carrots or green beans, while others add a bit of spice with chili powder or cayenne pepper. No matter how you make it, Indiana corn chowder is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. This article includes three different recipes for Indiana corn chowder, so you can find the one that best suits your taste. The first recipe is a classic version of the soup, made with fresh corn, potatoes, celery, onion, and bacon. The second recipe is a vegetarian version of the soup, made with vegetable broth instead of bacon. The third recipe is a slow-cooker version of the soup, which is perfect for busy weeknights.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SIMPLE CORN CHOWDER



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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

1 medium onion, chopped
6 cups fresh or frozen corn, divided
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper

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 RECIPE



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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

4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
4 cups corn kernels (from 4-5 ears corn) (reserve cobs for stock)
4 oz (4 slices) bacon, chopped
1 large onion (finely diced (1 1/2 cup))
1 large carrot (cut into 1/4" dice (1 cup))
3 stalks celery (finely diced (1 cup))
1 lb Yukon potatoes (3 medium, peeled and cut into 1/4" thick pieces)
2-3 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)
2 Tbsp Chives (chopped, to garnish)

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

CHEDDAR CORN CHOWDER



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h1m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces bacon, chopped
1/4 cup good olive oil
6 cups chopped yellow onions (4 large onions)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
12 cups chicken stock
6 cups medium-diced white boiling potatoes, unpeeled (2 pounds)
10 cups corn kernels, fresh (10 ears) or frozen (3 pounds)
2 cups half-and-half
1/2 pound sharp white cheddar cheese, grated

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.

LOBSTER CORN CHOWDER



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 3h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 (1 1/2-pound) cooked lobsters, cracked and split
3 ears corn
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1/4 cup cream sherry
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
4 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon good olive oil
1/4 pound bacon, large-diced
2 cups large-diced unpeeled Yukon gold potatoes (2 medium)
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
2 cups diced celery (3 to 4 stalks)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup cream sherry

Steps:

  • Remove the meat from the shells of the lobsters. Cut the meat into large cubes and place them in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Reserve the shells and all the juices that collect. Cut the corn kernels from the cobs and set aside, reserving the cobs separately.
  • For the stock, melt the butter in a stockpot or Dutch oven large enough to hold all the lobster shells and corncobs. Add the onion and cook over medium-low heat for 7 minutes, until translucent but not browned, stirring occasionally. Add the sherry and paprika and cook for 1 minute. Add the milk, cream, wine, lobster shells and their juices, and corn cobs and bring to a simmer. Partially cover the pot and simmer the stock over the lowest heat for 30 minutes. (I move the pot halfway off the heat.)
  • Meanwhile, in another stockpot or Dutch oven, heat the oil and cook the bacon for 4 to 5 minutes over medium-low heat, until browned and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and reserve. Add the potatoes, onions, celery, corn kernels, salt, and pepper to the same pot and saute for 5 minutes. When the stock is ready, remove the largest pieces of lobster shell and the corn cobs with tongs and discard. Place a strainer over the soup pot and carefully pour the stock into the pot with the potatoes and corn. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Add the cooked lobster, the chives and the sherry and season to taste. Heat gently and serve hot with a garnish of crisp bacon.

BASIC CORN CHOWDER



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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

4 to 6 ears of corn
1 tablespoon butter or neutral oil, like canola or grapeseed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tomatoes, cored, seeded and chopped (optional)
1 cup whole or low-fat milk
1/2 cup chopped parsley (optional)

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

INDIANA CHOWDER



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This is another recipe I got from My neighbor while living in the Rebublic of Panama. I was learning to meal plan and cook economically with foods my family would eat. I never learned to cook before I got married so easy recipes is what I needed and this one worked well.

Provided by susan simons

Categories     Chowders

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb hamburger
1 can(s) tomatoes
2 Tbsp butter
1 can(s) corn
1/4 tsp celery salt
1/4 lb cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 can(s) tomato sauce, with 1/2 can water
1 tsp salt
1 c noodles

Steps:

  • 1. Brown meat and onion. Drain. Add tomatoes, tomato sauve, water, corn, butter and seasonings. Cover and bring to a boil. Add noodles, turn to low heat and cook for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with grated cheese on top. CHOW DOWN!!!!

INDIAN CORN CHOWDER



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I cut this recipe out of the Milwaukee Journal Sentenal many years ago so I don't remember who originally submitted it. I love this tasty, comfort food chowder. It's great on a cold winter day. Or when the corn is fresh off the cob. You can also add cooked ham or chicken if you would like a meaty chowder.

Provided by Bonnie Young

Categories     Chowders

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 quart water
7 chicken bouillon cubes
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup onion (chopped)
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (or sliced canned mushrooms)
2 cups frozen corn (or fresh corn in season)
1 cup diced potato
1 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
2 cups milk or 2 cups light cream
cooked bacon bits (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Place the water, bouillon cubes, pepper, onion, mushrooms, corn, potatoes and carrots in a large kettle. Bring to a simmer over medium heat: allow to simmer 15 minutes. Drain off the broth and reserve: set the vegetables aside.
  • Melt butter in the kettle. When bubbling add the flour, stirring with a whisk until flour is incorporated. Add the reserved broth slowly, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth.
  • Slowly add the milk or light cream stirring well. Add the reserved vegetables and heat to serving temperature. Add hot water if necessary to thin to desired consistency.
  • Serve hot garnished with bacon bits if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.1, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 52.7, Sodium 1312.6, Carbohydrate 43.4, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 2.7, Protein 9.2

CLASSIC CORN CHOWDER



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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

1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup butter
2-1/2 cups water
2 cans (14-3/4 ounces each) cream-style corn
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups milk
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
Minced fresh parsley

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.

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INDIANA CORN CHOWDER



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Growing up in Indiana we ate a lot of corn in the summer. This is my mom's recipe, and now I make it for my family. Always a hit! Rather than using fresh potatoes, you may substitute frozen hash browns.

Provided by Julia

Categories     Corn Chowder

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ pound bacon, diced
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
5 potatoes, peeled and cubed
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large pot and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate. Stir in the onion, celery, bell pepper, and carrots. Cook and stir until the onions have softened and turned translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the cream-style corn, whole kernel corn, chicken broth, and potatoes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in the diced bacon and season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.4 calories, Carbohydrate 64.1 g, Cholesterol 17.3 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 1471.8 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

Tips:

- Use fresh corn for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh corn, you can use frozen corn, but be sure to thaw it before using. - If you can't find leeks, you can substitute a large onion. - Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little bit of heat. - You can also add other vegetables to your corn chowder, such as diced potatoes, carrots, or celery. - Serve your corn chowder with a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of chopped green onions.

Conclusion:

Indiana corn chowder is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give this Indiana corn chowder a try. You won't be disappointed!

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