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

Muhammad Aryan
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This corn chowder is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the corn is perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Aisha salihu
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I've been making this corn chowder for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Abdullahi Najaatu
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This corn chowder is delicious and easy to make. I love that it's not too heavy, so you can enjoy a bowl without feeling weighed down.


Reginald Deska
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This is the best corn chowder recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the corn is perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mohammed Masud
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I made this corn chowder for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked that it's not too heavy, so you can enjoy a bowl without feeling weighed down.


Md Hossen islam Hossen
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This corn chowder is delicious! The broth is rich and flavorful, and the corn and vegetables are perfectly cooked. I especially love the addition of bacon, which gives the chowder a smoky flavor.


Saskia Davids
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This corn chowder is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the corn is perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Moitshepi
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I've made this corn chowder several times and it's always a hit. It's creamy, flavorful, and the corn is perfectly cooked. I highly recommend this recipe.


michael dude
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This corn chowder is delicious and easy to make. I made it for my family and they loved it. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Gurnoor Bhullar
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I'm not usually a fan of corn chowder, but this recipe changed my mind. It's creamy, flavorful, and packed with tender corn and vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


Marieme Fall
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This corn chowder is so good! I love the creamy broth and the tender corn. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Lwandle Sibanda
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5 stars! This corn chowder is a must-try. It's creamy, flavorful, and packed with tender corn and vegetables. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Sk Arif
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This corn chowder is delicious and easy to make. I love that it's not too heavy, so you can enjoy a bowl without feeling weighed down.


Ycvbh Jhvvv
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I've been making this corn chowder for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Sarah Fowerbaugh
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This corn chowder is amazing! It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible. I love that you can use fresh or frozen corn, depending on what you have on hand.


Jason Ford
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This is the best corn chowder recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the corn is perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Vickie Senn
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I made this corn chowder for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked that it's not too heavy, so you can enjoy a bowl without feeling weighed down.


Ahmed Rasel
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This corn chowder is delicious! The broth is rich and flavorful, and the corn and vegetables are perfectly cooked. I especially love the addition of bacon, which gives the chowder a smoky flavor.


DXRIDOY DXRIDOY
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I've made this corn chowder countless times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible. I love that you can use fresh or frozen corn, depending on what you have on hand.


Matthew Munee
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This corn chowder is the epitome of comfort food! It's creamy, flavorful, and packed with tender corn and vegetables. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!