Indulge in the flavors of the Southwest with our hearty and comforting Southwestern Corn Chowder Soup. This delightful soup is a symphony of fresh corn, tender chicken, and a medley of vegetables, all simmered in a rich and flavorful broth infused with Southwestern spices. The tantalizing aroma of roasted corn, roasted poblano peppers, and aromatic spices will fill your kitchen as this soup simmers, promising a culinary journey to the heart of the Southwest.
In this article, we present two irresistible variations of this classic soup: the original Southwestern Corn Chowder Soup and a vegetarian-friendly version. Both recipes offer a unique taste experience, catering to diverse dietary preferences. The original recipe tantalizes your taste buds with succulent chicken, while the vegetarian version offers a satisfying and flavorful alternative with the addition of hearty beans.
Follow our step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to effortlessly create this Southwestern Corn Chowder Soup at home. Discover the secrets to achieving the perfect balance of flavors, textures, and spices. This versatile soup can be customized to your liking by adjusting the level of spiciness and adding your favorite toppings.
So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary adventure with our Southwestern Corn Chowder Soup. Let's dive into these delectable recipes and savor the vibrant flavors of the Southwest!
SOUTHWESTERN CORN CHOWDER
Make this Southwestern corn chowder for a cozy dinner at home! This vegetarian corn chowder recipe is fresh, wholesome and delicious. Recipe yields 8 cups or 4 generous bowls.
Provided by Cookie and Kate
Categories Soup or stew
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a medium/large Dutch oven or soup pot, warm the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add the corn, potatoes, onion, poblano, bell pepper, celery, ½ teaspoon of the salt, and ½ teaspoon chili powder. Stir to combine. Cook until the onions are tender and translucent, about 7 to 10 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute, while stirring constantly. Add the broth and water and stir to combine. Drop in the bay leaf.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. It's not done until the potatoes are fully cooked through and very easily pierced through with a fork.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Using kitchen tongs, remove the bay leaf. Carefully transfer about 3 cups of the soup (about half liquid, half solids) to a blender. Securely fasten the lid and be careful to avoid the hot steam as you blend until completely smooth. Add the butter and blend again.
- Pour the mixture back into the pot. Add the cilantro, crème fraîche (see note if using sour cream or Greek yogurt) and lime juice. Stir to combine. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and be generous with the black pepper, to taste. If you'd like more spice, add up to 1/2 teaspoon more chili powder, to taste.
- Divide the chowder into bowls and top with garnishes of your choice. Leftover chowder will keep well in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 5 days or for several months frozen.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 of 4 large bowls, no garnishes, Calories 513 calories, Sugar 26 g, Sodium 1051.6 mg, Fat 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 83.9 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 13.4 g, Cholesterol 35.3 mg
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
CREAMY SOUTHWESTERN CORN CHOWDER
Feeling like soup? Cozy up to a bowl of piping-hot chowder you can make in less than 30 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Stir in flour until well blended. Gradually stir in broth. Stir in salt, black pepper and red pepper; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cook, stirring frequently, until thickened.
- Stir in half-and-half, corn and 2 tablespoons chives. Cook until thoroughly heated. Serve sprinkled with additional chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 3/4 Cups), Sodium 1980 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 1/2 g
SOUTHWESTERN CORN CHOWDER
I received this recipe from a local restaurant here in Placerville, California, "Cafe Luna", David Van Buskirk is one of the owners and the chef. "All you need is a good glass of wine, and a hunk of good bread, a simply dressed salad and you have a great meal!!!"
Provided by Queen uh Cuisine
Categories Chowders
Time 1h
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In medium sized soup pot, combine all ingredients except cream and chopped cilantro.
- Bring to a slow boil, cover and reduce to simmer. Cook for 20 minutes stirring occasionally.
- In a blender, puree soup in batches until smooth; return to soup pot.
- Add half and half or heavy cream and cilantro. Bring back to low simmer and cook for another 5-8 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Sprinkle with chopoed cilantro and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.3, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 26, Sodium 292.4, Carbohydrate 66.7, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 6, Protein 12.8
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN CORN CHOWDER
"My family really enjoys this recipe. It's super fast, easy and filling. Even my little grandson like it!" The fat-free evaporated milk stands in beautifully for calorie-laden cream. Eileen Robitaille - Riverside, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large nonstick saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender., Stir in the broth, soup, chicken and chilies until blended. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; stir in the corn, milk, chili powder and cumin. Heat through (do not boil). Sprinkle each serving with cheese and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 673mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use fresh corn: Fresh corn on the cob is a crucial ingredient for achieving the best flavor. Frozen or canned corn can be used, but fresh corn will yield noticeably better results.
- Don't skip the roasting step: Roasting the corn adds a delightful smoky flavor to the soup. It's worth the extra effort, especially if you're using fresh corn.
- Use a variety of peppers: A combination of bell peppers and poblano peppers adds depth of flavor to the soup. Feel free to adjust the amount of each type of pepper to suit your preference for heat.
- Don't overcrowd the pot: If you're using a small pot, cook the soup in batches to avoid overcrowding. Overcrowding can prevent the soup from cooking evenly and can result in mushy vegetables.
- Season to taste: Always taste the soup before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. A little bit of salt, pepper, and chili powder can go a long way.
Conclusion:
Southwestern corn chowder is a hearty and flavorful soup that's perfect for a cold day. With its combination of fresh corn, roasted peppers, and warm spices, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you're serving it as a main course or a side dish, this soup is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy soup recipe, give this southwestern corn chowder a try.
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