As the summer season graces us with its bounty of fresh and vibrant produce, it's time to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the essence of this delightful season. Among the many delectable dishes that showcase summer's flavors, a creamy and flavorful corn chowder takes center stage. This hearty and comforting soup, brimming with the sweetness of summer corn, smoky bacon, tender potatoes, and a medley of aromatic herbs, is a true symphony of flavors. As you gather the freshest ingredients and embark on the cooking process, the aroma of roasted corn and sizzling bacon will fill your kitchen, beckoning you to savor the delightful creation you are about to enjoy.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
FRESH SUMMER CORN CHOWDER
Terrific recipe for fresh corn and potatoes and has always been a hit whenever I've served it. Good vegetarian dish, too!
Provided by outandabout829
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders Corn Chowder Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Remove corn kernels from cobs and place in a bowl. Scrape 'milk' from cobs into bowl with the kernels. Reserve 1 cob.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion, scallions, and garlic; cook until soft but not brown, about 3 minutes. Add corn kernels, corn milk, potatoes, and jalapeno. Cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes. Add milk, broth, and reserved cob. Simmer until potatoes are completely soft and soup is slightly thick, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and discard cob.
- Season chowder with cilantro and pepper and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 45.6 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 175.8 mg, Sugar 9.7 g
SUMMER CORN CHOWDER WITH SCALLIONS BACON & POTATOES
The true taste of your summer favorites shine through in this wonderful chowder! Only two tablespoons of cream in this, pureeing one cup of the vegetables gives this chowder its creamy consistency. Be sure to use your fresh summer corn for a real treat! I ran across this wonderful recipe in the August Issue of Fine Cooking Magazine.
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Chowders
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut corn off the cobs, save two cobs.
- When slicing scallions, be sure to keep the dark green part separated from the white and light green, you will use all the onion.
- Cook bacon in a 3-4 quart saucepan over medium heat until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes.
- With a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate.
- Pour off and discard all but about 1 TBS of the bacon fat.
- Return the pan to medium heat and add the butter.
- When butter is melted, add the white and light green scallions and the jalapeño, salt, and a few grinds of the black pepper.
- Cook stirring until the scallions are very soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add the broth, corn, corn cobs, potatoes, and thyme and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are completely tender, about 15 minutes.
- Discard the corn cobs.
- Transfer 1 cup of the broth and vegetables to a blender and puree. Return the puree to the pot and stir in the cream and all but 1/3 cup of the scallions and blend the flavors.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and served sprinkled with bacon and reserved scallions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.7, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 14.7, Sodium 482.7, Carbohydrate 23.8, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.7, Protein 6.9
SUMMER CORN AND POTATO CHOWDER
I have tried many corn chowder recipes and created this using fresh summer corn. I used Peaches and Cream corn but any fresh corn will do. My five-year-old gives it two thumbs up. Easy recipe to change up if you want. Add carrots for another pretty color.
Provided by Heidi
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cut the corn from the cobs. Take the back of a large knife and scrape it against the cobs to extract as much of the "milk" as you can. Set both aside in a bowl.
- Cook bacon in a saute pan over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Heat oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeno; saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken stock and potatoes; bring to a low boil.
- Lower heat to a simmer and cover the pot. Cook until potatoes are just about tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add corn kernels and any accumulated "milk," half-and-half, oregano, and cumin. Simmer until corn is tender, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with sour cream and Cheddar cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.9 calories, Carbohydrate 54.9 g, Cholesterol 28.8 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 803.4 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
BEST CORN CHOWDER WITH BACON
Make and share this Best Corn Chowder with Bacon recipe from Food.com.
Provided by liz timm
Categories Chowders
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 litres
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put bacon and onion into a pot and saute together until onion is clear and limp.
- Add next 6 ingredients.
- Bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer until potato is cooked.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.8, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 20.7, Sodium 778.2, Carbohydrate 26.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.4, Protein 7.2
SUMMER CORN CHOWDER WITH BACON
Provided by Hannah Levitz
Categories Soup/Stew Milk/Cream Potato Sauté Quick & Easy Bacon Fennel Corn Zucchini Summer Chive Bon Appétit New Jersey
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sauté bacon in large pot over medium-high heat until crisp and brown. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Add corn, fennel, zucchini, and potatoes to drippings in pot; sauté 5 minutes. Add 3 cups broth and simmer uncovered over medium heat until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer 3 cups soup to blender. Holding blender top firmly, puree until smooth. Return puree to soup in pot. Stir in cream and cayenne. Bring chowder to simmer, thinning with more broth if too thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle chowder into bowls and sprinkle with bacon and chives.
Tips:
- Use fresh corn: Fresh corn on the cob is the star of this chowder, so make sure to use it when it's in season. If you can't find fresh corn, frozen corn will also work.
- Don't overcook the corn: Corn kernels should be tender but still have a slight crunch to them. Overcooking will make them mushy.
- Use good-quality bacon: Bacon adds a smoky, salty flavor to the chowder. Choose a thick-cut bacon that's not too fatty.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the bacon and vegetables, make sure to spread them out in a single layer in the pan. This will help them cook evenly.
- Season to taste: Every palate is different, so be sure to taste the chowder and adjust the seasonings as needed.
Conclusion:
Summer corn chowder is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a summer meal. With its fresh corn, smoky bacon, and creamy broth, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a summer soup recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.
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