Best 2 Mimis Cafe Corn Chowder Recipes

Mimi's Cafe corn chowder is a classic American dish that many home cooks yearn to replicate. Its creamy, hearty texture and explosion of flavors have made it a popular choice for cold days or gatherings with family and friends. The key to creating a successful corn chowder lies in the proper selection of ingredients, careful seasoning, and a slow and gentle cooking process. This article aims to guide you through the steps, providing tips and tricks to help you achieve a corn chowder that rivals that of Mimi's Cafe.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

MIMI'S CAFE CORN CHOWDER

Mimi's Cafe Corn Chowder image

This comes from a restaurant that is here in Utah, at least that is where I think it is from. I made it the other night, and it was slightly different from most corn chowders because it didn't use bacon. This is a very mild tasting chowder.

Provided by Miss Diggy

Categories Chowders

Time 1h

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter (1/2 a stick)
6 tablespoons chopped onions
3/4 cup diced celery
2 1/2 cups hot water
2 cups cubed potatoes (1/2 inch pieces)
3 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 dash white pepper
3 tablespoons flour
1 quart half-and-half cream

Steps:

Melt butter in large saucepan. Once melted add celery and onion and saute for 5 minutes (not til brown, just til soft).
Add water, potatoes, corn, sugar, salt and pepper, making sure water covers everything, adding more if not covered completely. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, usually about 30 minutes.
Whisk flour into 1 cup of the half and half and then stir into soup.
Add remaining half and half and simmer until soup is thickened to a creamy consistency (usually about 15 minutes).
Season to taste with additional salt and pepper if wanted. If the chowder is too thick, add some milk, if it is too thin, simmer for 5-10 minutes more.

CORN CHOWDER FROM MIMI'S CAFE

Corn Chowder from Mimi's Cafe image

I fell in love with the corn chowder at Mimi's and was unable to find a recipe that tasted like it here. I was able to find the actual recipe on Mimi's own site.

Provided by FLFroggie

Categories Chowders

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons onions, chopped
3/4 cup celery, large dice
2 1/2 cups hot water
2 cups potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 quart half-and-half cream
3 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 pinch white pepper
3 tablespoons flour

Steps:

On medium heat, melt butter.
Simmer onion and celery for 5 minutes until soft but not brown.
Add water, potatoes, corn and seasonings.
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until potatoes are barely tender.
Whisk the flour into 1 cup of half & half and stir into soup.
Add remaining 3 cups half & half.
Simmer for about 15 minutes until soup thickens to creamy consistency.
To make soup thicker, simmer another 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.4, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 60, Sodium 697.8, Carbohydrate 43.9, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 8.6

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients. Fresh corn, potatoes, and vegetables will give your corn chowder the best flavor. If you can, buy your ingredients from a farmers market or local grocery store.
Don't overcook the vegetables. Vegetables should be cooked until they are tender but still have a bit of a bite to them. Overcooked vegetables will become mushy and lose their flavor.
Use a good quality stock. The stock you use will make a big difference in the flavor of your chowder. Use a homemade stock if you have it, or buy a high-quality store-bought stock.
Season your chowder to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You may also want to add a bit of cayenne pepper for a little heat.
Serve your chowder hot. Corn chowder is best served hot, with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Corn chowder is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively easy soup to make, and it can be made with a variety of ingredients. Whether you are looking for a classic corn chowder recipe or something a little different, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will enjoy.