Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Southwest with this hearty and comforting Southwestern Corn and Red Pepper Chowder. This delectable dish features a medley of fresh corn, crisp red peppers, tender potatoes, and a blend of aromatic spices. Simmered in a rich and flavorful vegetable broth, the chowder is infused with the essence of cumin, chili powder, and paprika, creating a symphony of savory and slightly spicy notes. Served warm, this Southwestern Corn and Red Pepper Chowder is the epitome of culinary delight, offering a taste of the Southwest in every spoonful.
Accompanying this main recipe are three additional culinary gems that elevate the Southwestern dining experience. The Spicy Black Bean and Corn Soup tantalizes the taste buds with its bold and smoky flavors, while the Roasted Red Pepper and Corn Soup offers a vibrant and slightly sweet twist. For those seeking a vegan alternative, the Vegan Red Pepper and Sweet Potato Soup delivers a creamy and flavorful experience, bursting with the goodness of fresh vegetables.
These recipes not only cater to diverse dietary preferences but also provide a range of flavors to suit every palate. Whether you prefer a hearty and slightly spicy chowder, a zesty and smoky soup, or a creamy and comforting vegan delight, these recipes have something for everyone. Embark on a culinary journey to the Southwest and savor the vibrant and flavorful delights that await you.
CREAMY SOUTHWEST CORN CHOWDER
This hearty Southwest style soup features chicken, black beans, corn and peppers in a slightly spicy, creamy broth. Top with shredded cheese and avocado for a heartwarming lunch or dinner.
Provided by Danelle
Categories Soups
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, jalapeno, and red pepper and saute until vegetables are tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for a few minutes more.
- Whisk in chicken broth and bring to simmer. Stir in milk and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, corn, black beans and spices. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Stir in chicken and shredded cheese and simmer for another 15-30 minutes, stirring frequently, until flavors are combined and cheese is melted. Just before serving, stir in lime juice and cilantro.
- Top with avocado, sour cream, tortilla chips and your favorite taco toppings before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 97 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 28 grams fat, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 873 milligrams sodium, Sugar 8 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams unsaturated fat
SOUTHWESTERN CORN CHOWDER
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
- Put the oiled corn on a baking sheet and sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Put the oiled tomatoes on another baking sheet and roast them both for 10 to 12 minutes until the tomato skin blisters and the corn is lightly browned. In a medium skillet, grill the red pepper over medium-high heat until it is black on each side. Put the tomatoes and the pepper in the refrigerator, and peel them when they have cooled.
- Heat the butter in a large pot over medium heat and add the onion and garlic and saute. Add the flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock, roasted corn, peeled tomatoes, half-and-half, and 1 1/4 cups of the tortilla chip pieces and mix well. Pour this mixture in a food processor or blender* and puree until smooth. Strain the chowder, and then season it with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, to taste. Peel and dice the roasted red pepper. Serve the soup topped with diced avocado, red pepper, and the remaining tortilla chip pieces. Serve immediately.
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN CORN CHOWDER
Delicious and creamy southwest chicken corn chowder made with beautiful summer veggies like sweet corn and fresh peppers. This easy chicken corn chowder recipe is filled with savory southwest flavors and spices and packs plenty of protein. Add your favorite toppings for the perfect end-of-summer dinner!
Provided by Monique Volz of AmbitiousKitchen.com
Categories Dairy Free Dinner Gluten Free Lunch
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 31
Steps:
- In a large soup pot over medium-high heat add the olive oil and diced chicken, season with salt and pepper and cook until cooked through until chicken is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Once chicken is done cooking, transfer to a bowl or plate and set aside.
- In the same pot, reduce heat to medium and add in onion, garlic, poblano, red bell pepper, potatoes and corn and saute for 6-8 minutes or until potatoes start to soften a bit.
- Next stir in spices and cook for 30 seconds to release their flavors and aromas, then slowly stir in the milk, broth and yogurt (or sour cream), scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan as you stir. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium low and gently simmer for 10-15 minutes uncovered or until the potatoes are tender and can easily be pierced with a fork.
- To give a creamy texture, blend approximately half of the soup (BE CAREFUL WHILE DOING THIS!) then return to the pot. Stir to incorporate and then taste and adjust seasonings -- adding in more salt and pepper if necessary. You can blend more if you like a creamier soup, but I love a little texture. Finally stir in the chicken, black beans and lime juice.
- To serve, garnish with shredded cheese, scallions, cilantro, avocado and a swirl of sour cream (if not vegan). Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving (without toppings), Calories 406 kcal, Fat 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Carbohydrate 56.1 g, Sugar 11 g, Protein 28.6 g, Fiber 10.9 g
SOUTHWEST CORN CHOWDER
This corn chowder is made with plenty of fresh corn as well as tomatillos, hominy, and roasted red bell peppers. Serve with homemade cornbread and a salad. If you start the cornbread while the water is boiling, you can have dinner on the table in under an hour.
Provided by Syd
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the tomatillos, and boil for 10 minutes; drain.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onions, and cook until they have softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the hominy, marjoram, and thyme, cook and stir 5 minutes more. Pour in the milk, parsley, and half of the corn kernels, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Puree the tomatillos with the remaining half of the corn until smooth in a blender, then stir into the soup along with the roasted peppers. Simmer the soup for 10 minutes, then remove the parsley sprigs, and sprinkle with cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 217.9 mg, Sugar 9.4 g
SOUTHWESTERN CORN CHOWDER
A family friend gave me this spicy chowder recipe years ago. We usually take a batch along when we go camping. It's a fast filling meal that satisfies all appetites.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 7 servings (about 2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook chicken and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in the broth, corn and picante sauce and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in peppers and cilantro. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Spoon into bowls; top with cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 611mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
SOUTHWESTERN CORN CHOWDER
This Southwestern corn chowder is lighter than most and it makes a perfect lunch.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add white part of scallion, carrot, chili powder, and oregano; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until scallion is soft, about 2 minutes. Add potato, corn, broth, and milk.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high, and reduce to a simmer. Cook until potato is easily pierced with the tip of a knife, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in green part of scallion, and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 15 g
CORN AND PEPPER CHOWDER
Chunks of potato, kernels of corn and flecks of red pepper punctuate the creamy broth of this hearty chowder. Cilantro and cumin lend a Southwestern flavor. "I go this recipe from someone I work with. It's quick and tasty," notes Donna Hackman of Bedford, Virginia.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a saucepan, saute onion and red pepper in oil until tender. Stir in flour and cumin until blended. Gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add the potatoes, bouillon, salt and pepper. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Add corn and milk. Cook, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until heated through. Garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 562mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SOUTHWESTERN CORN AND RED PEPPER CHOWDER
Great hearty soup . . with fresh bread it's a meal in itself. The original recipe came from Keegan's, a local restaurant in Phoenix, however I've made modifications to it over the years. Lighter version can be made by cooking the potatoes in 2 1/4 cups broth.
Provided by Galley Wench
Categories Chowders
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In medium saucepan, bring potatoes, cream and bullion to a simmer over medium heat until tender.
- In large stock pot, fry bacon until crisp.
- Remove bacon, save drippings.
- Saute onions in 2 Tablespoons bacon fat (or oil) over medium heat until soft.
- Add peppers and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in salt, thyme, white pepper, poultry seasoning and coriander.
- Add milk and heat gently, do not boil.
- Add potato mixture to stock pot, stir and bring to simmer.
- Thicken with cooled butter-flour mixture.
- Stir well.
- Simmer lightly to obtain a gloss.
- Add corn and heat thoroughly.
- Sprinkle bacon bits on top before serving.
SOUTHWESTERN CORN AND PEPPERS
Make and share this Southwestern Corn and Peppers recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Beth A.
Categories Corn
Time 12m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a 2-quart microwave-safe casserole dish, combine corn, bell pepper, onion and butter.
- Cover and microwave on high until bell pepper is crisp-tender (5-7 minutes), stirring once.
- Stir in cumin, salt and ground pepper. Cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.9, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 317.7, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2.1, Protein 4.2
CORN SOUP WITH RED PEPPER SWIRL
Late summer is when corn and ripe peppers collide in the market. A well-seasoned purée of roasted red pepper swirled into this luscious soup makes a dramatic contrast to the corn's sweetness.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories soups and stews, vegetables, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place bell pepper over an open flame or under broiler and roast, turning frequently with tongs, until blackened and blistered all over, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Cut in half vertically. With a paring knife, remove seeds from each half, then turn over and scrape away the blackened skin. Do not rinse; a little remaining char is fine.
- Transfer roasted pepper to a blender or food processor and add Fresno chiles, pimentón, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Blend to a smooth thick purée. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and corn kernels. Season well with salt and pepper and reduce heat to medium. Cooking, stirring, until onions are softened and beginning to color, 7 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add 3 cups water or broth and salt to taste. Simmer for 15 minutes, until corn is well cooked. Transfer to a blender and whiz to a smooth purée. Thin with water or broth to the consistency of heavy cream.
- Pass soup through a fine mesh strainer, pressing with the back of a large spoon or ladle to extract every drop of liquid. (This step is important to guarantee a velvety texture.) Discard any fibrous remains. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- To serve, reheat and ladle into shallow soup bowls. Swirl about 2 tablespoons pepper purée into the center of each bowl. Pass lime wedges at the table.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will make the cooking process go much smoother.
- Fresh ingredients are best: Whenever possible, use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh corn, red peppers, and cilantro will give your chowder the most vibrant flavor.
- Don't overcook the corn: The corn should be cooked until it is tender, but not mushy. Overcooked corn will lose its flavor and texture.
- Use a good quality vegetable broth: The vegetable broth is the base of the chowder, so it's important to use a good quality broth. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: This recipe is just a starting point. Feel free to add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste. For example, you could add some diced jalapeños for a bit of heat, or some black beans or pinto beans for a heartier chowder.
Conclusion:
Southwestern corn and red pepper chowder is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover corn and red peppers. The chowder can be served on its own or with a side of bread or salad.
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