Best 13 Basic Corn Chowder Recipes

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Corn chowder is a versatile soup that can be enjoyed year-round. It is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day or a light summer lunch. The basic ingredients in corn chowder are corn, potatoes, onion, celery, and butter. Other common ingredients include milk, cream, chicken or vegetable broth, and seasonings such as salt, pepper, and paprika. Corn chowder can be made with fresh, frozen, or canned corn. Fresh corn is best when it is in season, but frozen or canned corn can be used when fresh corn is not available.

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EASY CORN CHOWDER



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When I was growing up, my grandfather would often serve steaming bowls of corn chowder. I tried to capture that wonderful flavor and came up with this recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 12-14 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups water
4 cups diced peeled potatoes
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) cream-style corn
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 cups chopped fully cooked ham
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1-1/4 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add corn, soup, ham, mushrooms, milk, salt and pepper; heat through, stirring occasionally. Stir in bacon just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 895mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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



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Corn chowder made with fresh sweet corn is one of summer's greatest pleasures. This easy recipe uses the corn cobs to infuse even more corn flavor into the milky broth.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Soup     1-Pot     Chowder     Corn     Soup

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon butter
1 strip bacon, or 1 teaspoon bacon fat
1/2 large yellow onion, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup small diced carrot
1/2 cup small diced celery
4-5 ears of sweet corn, kernels removed from the cobs (about 3 cups), cobs reserved (see steps for taking corn off the cob )
1 bay leaf
4 1/2 cups milk, whole or low fat
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and large (1-inch) diced (about 3 cups)
3 teaspoons of Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon: Place butter and bacon into a large, heavy-bottomed soup pot. Heat on medium heat until the bacon renders its fat, 3-4 minutes.
  • Cook the vegetables (except the corn and potatoes): Add the chopped onions, red bell pepper, carrot, and celery, lower the heat to medium low and cook until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Add corn cobs and bring to a simmer: Break the corn cobs in half (after you've stripped off the corn) and add the cobs to the pot. Add the milk and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a bare simmer. Cover the pot and cook for 20 minutes. Make sure the heat is as low as can be and still maintain a gentle simmer (on our stove we had to use the "warm" setting) to prevent scalding the milk on the bottom of the pan.
  • Add potatoes: After 20 minutes, add the potatoes, salt, and thyme to the pot. Increase the heat to return the soup to a simmer, then lower the heat to maintain the simmer and cook for another 10 minutes.
  • Finish the soup: Discard the cobs, the bacon strip, and the bay leaf. Add the corn kernels and black pepper. Again raise the heat to bring the soup to a simmer, then lower the heat and cook for another 5 minutes, until the potatoes are fork tender. Add more salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 712 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize Serves 6-8, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

EASY CORN CHOWDER I



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This is a quick and easy soup that won't let you down.

Provided by carol

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Corn Chowder Recipes

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices bacon, diced
1 onion, chopped
1 (14.75 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 ½ cups cubed potatoes
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
3 cups milk
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute the bacon and onions together until onions are tender, about 7 minutes. Add the corn, potatoes, soup, milk, and salt and pepper. Raise heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer about 25 to 35 minutes or until the potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.8 calories, Carbohydrate 60.4 g, Cholesterol 44.9 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1465.2 mg, Sugar 19.5 g

CORN CHOWDER



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Make Tyler Florence's Corn Chowder recipe from Food Network, a creamy blend of sweet corn, potatoes and fresh thyme.

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups canned vegetable stock
2 cups heavy cream
2 Idaho potatoes, peeled and diced
6 ears corn
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and thyme and cook until the vegetables are good and soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Dust the vegetables with flour and stir to coat everything well. Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Add the cream and the potatoes, bring to a boil and boil hard for about 7 minutes, until the potatoes break down (this will help to thicken the soup and give it a good texture).
  • Cut the corn kernels off the cob and add to the soup. Season with salt and pepper and simmer until the corn is soft, about 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the parsley and give it another little drink of olive oil. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve.

CORN CHOWDER



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 slices bacon, sliced to 1/4-inch pieces
1 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
2 stalks celery, medium dice
1 medium carrot, medium dice
1 onion, medium dice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups homemade or low-sodium chicken stock
4 ears corn, kernels removed or 12 ounces frozen corn kernels
1 medium baseball-size red potato, medium dice
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
2 cups whole milk

Steps:

  • Add the bacon to the bottom of a large heavy soup pot set over medium heat. Stir until the bacon is crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove to a paper-towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon. Add the butter and once melted, toss in the garlic, celery, carrots and onions, and saute until nice and tender, about 6 minutes. Season the mixture with salt and pepper, and sprinkle in the flour and stir until light colored and pasty, another 2 minutes. Slowly pour in the chicken stock, and then stir in the corn, potatoes and thyme, and bring to boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the potatoes and corn kernels until just tender, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
  • Pour in the milk and simmer for 20 minutes more. Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly before serving.

CORN CHOWDER WITH GARLIC CROûTONS



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Warming, tasty, filling - just ideal when friends or family pop round unannounced

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Soup

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

25g butter
1 small onion , finely chopped
1 small garlic clove , crushed
1 stick celery , chopped
1 small green pepper , deseeded and cubed
1 large potato , cubed
600ml semi-skimmed milk
300ml vegetable stock
300g can sweetcorn , drained and rinsed
few drops Tabasco sauce
2 tbsp chopped fresh chives , to serve
2 thick slices bread , crusts removed and cubed
2 garlic cloves , crushed
2 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a pan, then cook onion, garlic, celery, pepper and potato for 5 mins. Stir in milk and stock, bring to the boil, then simmer for 15 mins. Stir in corn, cook for 3 mins, then add Tabasco and seasoning.
  • For the croûtons, place the bread in a bowl with the garlic, oil and some salt, toss well. Heat a non-stick pan, then gently cook cubes until golden and crisp. Serve the soup topped with the chives and croûtons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 52 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 1.73 milligram of sodium

CREAMY CORN CHOWDER



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Bacon and corn star in this creamy chowder, perfect for a chilly day to warm the hearts of your loved ones.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 slices thick-cut bacon
1/4 cup butter
1 large onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 medium stalk celery, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 small carrot, finely chopped (1/3 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
3 cups frozen extra-sweet whole kernel corn (from 1-lb bag)
2 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or other medium-starch potato), each cut into 8 chunks
3 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
Freshly ground pepper, if desired
1 dried bay leaf
Dash of ground nutmeg
Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat 7 to 10 minutes, turning once, until crisp. Drain on paper towels; leave bacon drippings in pan. When cool, crumble bacon and set aside.
  • In same pan, cook butter, onion, carrot, celery and garlic over medium heat 10 to 12 minutes, stirring constantly, until vegetables soften but do not brown.
  • Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir well with wire whisk to incorporate. Cook about 2 minutes. Stirring constantly, slowly add broth and wine (make sure to scrape bottom of pan as flour tends to stick). Stir in corn, potatoes, half-and-half, thyme, salt, pepper if desired, bay leaf and nutmeg. Heat soup to a gentle simmer. Cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender. (Corn can be naturally salty depending on the season, so make sure to taste before adding extra salt.) Remove bay leaf.
  • Garnish with parsley if desired, and crumbled bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 5 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1230 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1 g

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

CORN CHOWDER



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Looking for a tasty side dish? Then check out this flavorful corn chowder that can be made ready in 35 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound bacon, cut up
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 medium stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14.75 oz) cream-style corn
1 can (15 oz) tiny whole potatoes, drained and diced
Chopped fresh parsley, if desired
Paprika, if desired

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Drain fat, reserving 3 tablespoons in saucepan. Drain bacon on paper towels; set aside.
  • Cook onion and celery in bacon fat over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in flour. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly; remove from heat.
  • Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.
  • Stir in pepper, corn and potatoes. Heat until hot. Stir in bacon. Sprinkle each serving with parsley and paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (about 1 cup), Sodium 560 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY CORN CHOWDER



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This recipe is tasty on it's own, but is also really good with some cubed cooked ham or bacon added.

Provided by Chesska

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large potatoes, cubed
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
2 (11 ounce) cans creamed corn
2 (15 ounce) cans corn kernels, drained
2 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cover potatoes, celery and onion with water and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer for 20 minutes or until tender.
  • Without draining any water, add all remaining ingredients and simmer for another 20 minutes.

FRESH CORN CHOWDER RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: oil, garlic, salt, pepper, onion, red bell pepper, potato, corn, vegetable broth, water, dried thyme, paprika, bay leaf, milk

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 potato, cubed
1 ear corn, kernels removed
6 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water
1 tablespoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons paprika
1 bay leaf
1 cup milk, milk alternative

Steps:

  • Combine oil, garlic, and onion, salt, and pepper in a large pot over medium heat for 3 minutes.
  • Add red pepper, potato, and corn. Stir for another 2 or 3 minutes.
  • Add vegetable broth, water, thyme, paprika, and bay leaf. Stir.
  • Bring to a boil, place the lid on the pot, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add milk or milk alternative, and stir. Remove bay leaf.
  • Allow to cool a little before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 913 calories, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 65 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 21 grams

CORN CHOWDER PLAIN AND SIMPLE



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So many recipes call for bacon or canned creamed corn. This it just plain and simple corn chowder. You can make it a bit richer with part cream.

Provided by Ambervim

Categories     Chowders

Time 55m

Yield 50 Oz

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 ounces corn, thawed frozen (fresh is even better)
3 green onions, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 potatoes, cubed and cooked
1 cup chicken broth
3 cups whole milk (2% will give a thinner soup, part cream, richer)
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 egg, beaten
salt
pepper
parsley (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Place cooked potatoes, corn, green onion, red peppers, chicken broth, 2.5 cups of the milk and butter in a pot. Simmer on low for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Place the remaining milk, egg and flour in a small container and shake well.
  • Slowly add to the pot, stirring until thickened.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Simmer on low for another 15 minutes.
  • Serve in small bowls -- if you want to be fancy, preheat the bowls in boiling water before filling them with hot soup.
  • Garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.2, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 6.4, Sodium 27.6, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.4, Protein 1.3

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients you use, the better your corn chowder will taste. Look for fresh, sweet corn, and use a good quality chicken or vegetable broth.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: Corn chowder is a relatively quick and easy dish to make, but it's important not to overcook the vegetables. Overcooked vegetables will lose their flavor and texture.
  • Season the chowder to taste: Corn chowder should be flavorful, but not too salty or spicy. Taste the chowder as you're cooking it, and add salt, pepper, and other seasonings as needed.
  • Serve the chowder with a variety of toppings: Corn chowder is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings. Some popular options include bacon, shredded cheese, sour cream, and chives.

Conclusion:

Corn chowder is a delicious and comforting dish that's perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal tastes. With a few simple tips, you can make a corn chowder that your family and friends will love.

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