Best 9 Colorful Corn Chowder Recipes

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Colorful corn chowder is a hearty, flavorful soup that combines the best of fresh summer corn with a variety of other vegetables, herbs, and spices. This classic dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or as a special treat for a weekend brunch. With its vibrant colors and delicious taste, colorful corn chowder is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. It's a great way to use up leftover corn, and it's also a healthy and nutritious meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FLAVORFUL CORN CHOWDER



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Here in the "Cornhusker State", we make lots of dishes with corn! Even my kids love this soup, I've discovered. Although we live in the city, we love to spend time at my parents' cabin on a lake surrounded by farms and cornfields.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 ears fresh corn (about 3-1/2 cups)
Milk
1 small onions, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
2 cups half-and-half cream
Additional pepper, optional
Chopped fresh parsley, optional
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, optional

Steps:

  • Cut corn off cob. Rub the edge of a knife over each cob to "milk" it; add enough milk to cob juice to equal 1 cup. Set corn and liquid aside. , In a large saucepan, saute the onion, green pepper, celery and jalapeno in oil until soft. Add the tomatoes, potatoes, bay leaf, salt, pepper, sugar and allspice; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; add the cream, reserved corn and milk mixture. Simmer for 30-40 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Garnish with the parsley, pepper and bacon if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

COLORFUL CORN CHOWDER



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Was rated delicious by my children, ages 6 - 11! Plus is an easy meal.

Provided by MARGOC

Categories     Corn Chowder

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 ½ cups dry potato flakes
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
3 cups water
2 cups milk
1 cup half-and-half
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium high heat. Cook onion, red and green bell peppers, and carrots until tender.
  • Stir in thawed corn, potato flakes, salt, ground peppers, and 3 cups water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in milk and half and half. Warm only. Do not boil. Serve sprinkled with grated cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 24.9 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 565.6 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

THE MINIMALIST'S CORN CHOWDER



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     Soup/Stew     Onion     Pepper     Potato     Tomato     Dinner     Corn     Summer     Healthy     Parsley     Simmer     Boil     Butter     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 to 6 ears corn
1 tablespoon butter or neutral oil, like canola or grapeseed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tomatoes, cored, seeded, and chopped, optional
1 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Shuck the corn and use a paring knife to strip the kernels into a bowl. Put the cobs in a pot with 4 cups water; bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • 2. Meanwhile, put the butter or oil in a saucepan and turn the heat to medium-high. When the butter melts or the oil is hot, add the onion and potatoes, along with a sprinkling of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens, about 5 minutes; add the tomatoes if you're using them and cook, stirring, for another minute or two.
  • 3. After the corn cobs have cooked for at least 10 minutes, strain the liquid into the onion-potato mixture. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down so the mixture simmers. When the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes, add the corn kernels and milk and heat through. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, garnish with the parsley, and serve.
  • Keys To Success
  • STRIP THE KERNELS from the cob with a sharp knife, and make sure to catch any liquid that seeps out during the process.
  • TO MINIMIZE COOKING TIME, chop the potatoes into 1/4-inch pieces. Leave them larger if you're not in a hurry.
  • AS LONG AS your corn is young and tender, the kind you can just about eat raw, the kernels should be held out of the mix until the chowder is just about ready, so they don't overcook. But the new supersweet hybrids, which retain much of their flavor in the refrigerator for a few days, are not as tender, and their kernels should be cooked for a few minutes at least. Just keep tasting and stop cooking when the texture seems right.

COLORFUL CORN CHOWDER



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Was rated delicious by my children, ages 6 - 11! Plus is an easy meal.

Provided by MARGOC

Categories     Corn Chowder

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 ½ cups dry potato flakes
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
3 cups water
2 cups milk
1 cup half-and-half
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium high heat. Cook onion, red and green bell peppers, and carrots until tender.
  • Stir in thawed corn, potato flakes, salt, ground peppers, and 3 cups water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in milk and half and half. Warm only. Do not boil. Serve sprinkled with grated cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 24.9 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 565.6 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

COLBY CORN CHOWDER



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"This comforting, cheesy soup is perfect for a cold winter's night-and it doesn't have to simmer for hours," jots Darlene Drane from Fayette, Missouri. "The creamed corn adds a nice touch of sweetness. My family enjoys it with dill pickle spears and crusty fresh-from-the-oven bread."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 12-14 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cans (14-3/4 ounces each) cream-style corn
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3 cups milk
8 ounces Colby cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a Dutch oven or large soup kettle; sprinkle with salt and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in corn and bacon; heat through. Drain potatoes. Add milk; heat through. Stir in corn mixture and cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 449mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CREAMY CORN CHOWDER



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Corn really stars in this delectable recipe-it hits the spot whenever you crave a rich, hearty soup. I make it each year for a luncheon at our church's flea market, where it's always a big seller.-Carol Sundquist, Rochester, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 cup hot water
5 bacon strips
1 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen whole kernel corn
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Dissolve bouillon in water; set aside. In a large Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels to drain; crumble and set aside., In a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in the drippings until tender. Add flour; cook and stir until smooth. Gradually stir in milk and dissolved bouillon. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add corn and seasonings. Cook for 10 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 941mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

COLORFUL CORN



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I've been serving this lovely creamed side dish for many years. It starts with convenient frozen corn and gets garden-fresh taste from green pepper, tomato and onion.-Donna Gonda, North Canton, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup julienned green pepper
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 cup milk
2 medium tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook corn according to package directions; drain. Add the butter, onion, green pepper and salt if desired. Cook over low heat for 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are heated through. Add milk; bring to a boil., Reduce heat; simmer for 2 minutes or until heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COLORFUL CORN CHOWDER



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Was rated delicious by my children, ages 6 - 11! Plus is an easy meal.

Provided by MARGOC

Categories     Corn Chowder

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 ½ cups dry potato flakes
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
3 cups water
2 cups milk
1 cup half-and-half
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium high heat. Cook onion, red and green bell peppers, and carrots until tender.
  • Stir in thawed corn, potato flakes, salt, ground peppers, and 3 cups water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in milk and half and half. Warm only. Do not boil. Serve sprinkled with grated cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 24.9 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 565.6 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

COLORFUL CORN CHOWDER



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Was rated delicious by my children, ages 6 - 11! Plus is an easy meal.

Provided by MARGOC

Categories     Corn Chowder

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 ½ cups dry potato flakes
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
3 cups water
2 cups milk
1 cup half-and-half
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium high heat. Cook onion, red and green bell peppers, and carrots until tender.
  • Stir in thawed corn, potato flakes, salt, ground peppers, and 3 cups water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in milk and half and half. Warm only. Do not boil. Serve sprinkled with grated cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 24.9 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 565.6 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, sweet corn. This will give your chowder the best flavor. If you can't find fresh corn, you can use frozen or canned corn, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to be tender but still have a bit of a bite to them.
  • Add the seasonings to taste. The amount of salt, pepper, and other seasonings you add will depend on your personal preference.
  • Serve the chowder immediately. It's best when it's hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Colorful corn chowder is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a quick and easy meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover corn. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give colorful corn chowder a try!

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