Best 7 Lighter Corn Chowder Recipes

BOBBY'S LIGHTER CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Spray a large nonstick saucepan with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until browned, 2 - 3 minutes. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain.
• Add the onion and jalapeno to the saucepan. Cook, over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour; cook 1 minute. Add the broth, potatoes, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes. Add the corn, milk, half-and half. Cook 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cheese and cilantro; sprinkle with the bacon.

SIMPLE CORN CHOWDER

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.

EASY CORN CHOWDER I

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.

LIGHT CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a stock pot until crisp. Take bacon out and drain. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the drippings in the stock pot.
• Add the onions to the drippings. Cook until translucent - about 5 minutes. Add frozen corn, carrots, parsnips, cauliflower, and broccoli. Cook while stirring for 2 minutes, then add the bay leaf, thyme, salt, pepper, and stock. Bring to boil and reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes.
• In a separate pan, sauté the red pepper in water over medium heat for about 4 minutes. Add garlic. When garlic is fragrant, add creamed corn. Cook while stirring for another minute.
• Add the creamed corn mixture and bacon to the stock pot. Cook for 5 minutes. Serve.

SOUTHWEST STYLE CREAMY CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Place sugar, corn, cream cheese, Mexican cheese, milk, chicken broth, celery, garlic, bacon, and pepper into a slow cooker. Cook on High for 1 hour, then reduce heat to Low and cook for an additional 2 1/2 hours.

QUICK CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towel to drain. Saute onion in drippings until tender. Add the broth, water and potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Stir in the corn, 3/4 cup of milk, salt and pepper. Combine flour and remaining milk until smooth; gradually add to soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Garnish with bacon and parsley if desired.

A LIGHTER CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Combine broth, corn, onion, sweet pepper, and black pepper in medium saucepan. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 5 minutes or until veggies are tender.
• In a small mixing bowl, stir together milk and flour. Stir into broth mixture. Cook & stir until thick and bubbly. Cook stirring constantly 1 minute more.