Best 7 Cumin Corn Chowder Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting flavors of cumin corn chowder, a delightful dish that combines the best of fresh corn and warm spices. This versatile soup is a symphony of flavors, featuring sweet corn, savory cumin, and a creamy broth that will warm your soul. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty dish to impress your friends and family, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a flavorful and satisfying cumin corn chowder that will become a staple in your kitchen.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN STREET CORN CHOWDER



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Corn is one of my all-time favorite vegetables, so when it's in season, I always make this super easy soup in the slow cooker. -Rashanda Cobbins, Food Editor, Taste of Home

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h5m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 ears fresh corn (about 5-1/2 cups)
1-1/4 to 2 cups water
6 bacon strips, chopped
2 small onions, chopped
2 small green peppers, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 medium lime, zested and juiced
Optional toppings: Fresh cilantro, lime wedges, sliced jalapeno, chopped bell pepper and crumbled cotija cheese

Steps:

  • Cut corn off cobs. Rub the edge of a knife over each cob to milk it; add enough water to cob juice to equal 2 cups. Add corn and liquid to a 5-qt. slow cooker. , In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, 5-7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons in pan. Add the onions, green peppers and jalapeno to skillet; cook and stir over medium-high heat until soft, 3-4 minutes. Add seasonings and cook 1 minute longer; transfer to slow cooker. Cook on low 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until corn is tender and mixture has thickened slightly., Stir in cream and lime zest and juice. If desired, puree mixture with an immersion blender to desired consistency. Garnish with reserved bacon. Sprinkle with optional toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 743mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CORN CHOWDER



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Make and share this Corn Chowder recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jeff Hixson

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 ears fresh corn or 3 ears bicolor corn
4 ounces bacon, cut into 1/3 inch dice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2 inch dice
1/2 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch dice
1 sprig fresh thyme, leaves removed and chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
1 lb yukon gold potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice
3 cups chicken stock
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in
2 tablespoons water
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives or 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions

Steps:

  • Husk the corn.
  • Carefully remove most of the silk by hand and then rub the ears with a towel to finish the job.
  • Cut the kernels from the cobs and place in a bowl.
  • You should have about 2 cups.
  • Using the back of your knife, scrape down the cobs and add the milky substance that oozes out to the corn kernels.
  • Heat a 3-to 4-quart heavy pot over low heat and add the diced bacon.
  • Once it has rendered a few tablespoons of fat, increase the heat to medium and cook until the bacon is crisp and golden brown.
  • Pour off all but one tablespoon of the bacon fat, leaving the bacon in the pot.
  • Add the butter, onion, bell pepper, thyme, cumin, and turmeric and sauté, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, for about 8 minutes, until the onion and pepper are tender but not browned.
  • Add the corn kernels, potatoes and stock, turn up the heat, cover, and boil vigorously for about 10 minutes.
  • Some of the potatoes will have broken up, but most should retain their shape.
  • Use the back of your spoon to smash a bit of the corn and potatoes against the side of the pot.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and season the chowder with salt and pepper.
  • Stir the cornstarch mixture and slowly pour it into the pot, stirring constantly.
  • As soon as the chowder has come back to a boil and thickened slightly, remove from the heat and stir in the cream.
  • Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  • If you are not serving the chowder within the hour, let it cool a bit, then refrigerate; cover the chowder AFTER it has chilled completely.
  • Otherwise, let it sit at room temperature for up to an hour, allowing the flavors to meld.
  • When ready to serve, reheat the chowder over low heat; don't let it boil.
  • Ladle into cups or bowls and sprinkle with the chopped chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631.7, Fat 43.8, SaturatedFat 22.4, Cholesterol 121.5, Sodium 534.4, Carbohydrate 49.1, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 8.1, Protein 14

CUMIN CORN CHOWDER



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Onion     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Tofu     Corn     Summer     Healthy     Vegan     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups fresh corn (cut from about 4 ears)
3 cups water
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 pound tofu (preferably silken)
1 garlic clove, chopped fine

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan cook onion in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Add corn, water, and cumin and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Chop tofu if not using silken. In a blender purée tofu, garlic, and all but about 1 cup soup in 2 batches, transferring it as puréed to bowl, and stir into remaining soup.
  • Season soup with salt and pepper and heat over moderate heat, stirring, until hot.

WHITE CHEDDAR CORN CHOWDER



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With a tex-mex like blend of green chiles, fire-roasted tomatoes, creamed corn and tortilla chips this soup will warm you up on the even the coldest days.

Provided by Steph

Categories     Main Course     Soup

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 Tablespoon butter
1/2 onion (chopped)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cooked and cubed)
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
1 (14.75 ounce) can cream-style corn (undrained)
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles (undrained)
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes (drained)
1 Tablespoon cilantro (chopped)
2 cups tortilla chips (or strips)

Steps:

  • In a large sauce pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and saute until soft. Add garlic and saute for another minute.
  • Add chicken broth and cumin, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover, simmering for about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the chicken, half-and-half, cheese, corn, chiles, and tomatoes. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until cheese is melted.
  • Top with cilantro and tortilla chips. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 2039 kcal, Fat 135 g, SaturatedFat 88 g, Cholesterol 404 mg, Sodium 4917 mg, Carbohydrate 126 g, Sugar 62 g, Protein 75 mg

CORN AND CHEDDAR CHOWDER



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A yummy creamy chowder. Always a winner in our house!

Provided by Katymac1

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 large potato, peeled and diced
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon dried sage
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken stock
1 ½ cups milk
1 ½ cups frozen corn kernels
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
¼ cup dry white wine
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium high heat, melt the butter and stir in the onion, potato, bay leaf, cumin, and sage. Saute about 5 minutes, until the onion is tender. Mix in the flour, coating the onion and potato. Pour in the chicken stock and milk. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly until smooth. Reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring frequently, until the potato is tender.
  • Mix the corn, parsley, chives, and wine into the saucepan, and cook about 5 minutes, until heated through. Remove the bay leaf, and stir in the Cheddar cheese until melted and blended. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 59.7 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 307.1 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

CORN AND CHEDDAR CHOWDER



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Cheese     Dairy     Cheddar     Corn     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 bacon slices, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
1 large boiling potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 cup heavy cream
10-ounce package frozen corn kernels
1/2 pound sharp Cheddar, grated

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp and transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
  • Add onion and butter to fat in pan and cook, stirring, until onion is softened. Add cumin and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Whisk in broth and bring to a boil, whisking occasionally. Add potato and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 8 minutes. Stir in cream and corn and return to a simmer. Add Cheddar, stirring just until cheese is melted (do not let boil), and season generously with pepper.
  • Serve topped with bacon.

CORN AND PEPPER CHOWDER



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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

1 large onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon canola oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups water
1-1/3 cups cubed potatoes
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 cups frozen corn
1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

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

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, sweet corn for the best flavor. You can use canned corn in a pinch, but fresh corn will give your chowder a more vibrant flavor.
  • If you don't have a can of diced green chilies, you can use a fresh jalapeño pepper instead. Just remove the seeds and veins before chopping.
  • Be careful not to overcook the corn. It should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
  • If you want a thicker chowder, add a cornstarch slurry towards the end of cooking. To make a cornstarch slurry, whisk together equal parts cornstarch and water until smooth. Then, add it to the chowder and cook over medium heat until thickened.
  • Serve the chowder with a dollop of sour cream, chopped cilantro, and a sprinkle of chili powder.

Conclusion:

Cumin Corn Chowder is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold night. It's also a great way to use up leftover corn. The cumin adds a warm, smoky flavor to the chowder, while the corn and potatoes give it a hearty texture. Serve it with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chili powder for a complete meal.

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