Description
A warm and comforting creamy corn chowder, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups seasonal vegetables (bell peppers, potatoes, or zucchini)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups vegetable broth or heavy cream
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop onions, garlic, and corn. Gather all ingredients.
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add onions and salt, and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add seasonal vegetables: Toss in chopped veggies and sauté for another 5 minutes.
- Add the corn: Stir in sweet corn and allow flavors to blend.
- Pour in the broth: Add vegetable broth, bring to a soft boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Blend for creaminess (optional): Use an immersion blender for a creamier consistency.
- Season to taste: Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or lemon juice.
- Finishing touches: Add a splash of heavy cream or fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh herbs. Pairs well with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: corn, chowder, creamy, vegetarian, soup, comfort food