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.

Lucy Ndung'u
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This chowder is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet.


Morui
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I added some chopped green chiles to this chowder, and it gave it a nice spicy kick.


samikhan Sherani
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This chowder is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.


Rinku Yadav
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This chowder is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it ahead of time and then reheat it when you're ready to serve.


Julius Matovu
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I love that this chowder is so versatile. You can add or subtract ingredients to suit your own taste.


Sophia Hurt
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This chowder is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Wakhokhan Khan
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I'm not a big fan of corn chowder, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The chowder was really delicious, and I'll definitely be making it again.


Kularathna Bandara
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I made this chowder in my slow cooker, and it turned out perfectly. I just threw all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning, and dinner was ready when I got home from work.


Cheryl Fosholdt
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I used fresh corn from my garden in this chowder, and it was so delicious! The corn was so sweet and tender, and it made the chowder extra special.


Bikomye Erisa Juma
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I added some chopped bacon to this chowder, and it was amazing! The bacon added a nice smoky flavor that really took the dish to the next level.


Devonte Adams
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This is my go-to corn chowder recipe. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out great. I love that I can use frozen corn, so I can make it any time of year.


Janet Townsend
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I made this chowder for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The flavors were spot-on, and the texture was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Norah Mathonsi
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This chowder is a great way to use up leftover corn. I had some extra corn from a cookout, and I decided to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The chowder was delicious, and it was a great way to use up my leftover corn.


Chris Durham
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I've tried many corn chowder recipes over the years, but this one is hands-down the best. It's so easy to make, and the results are always amazing. The corn is perfectly sweet and tender, and the broth is flavorful and creamy. I highly recommend this


Willie Marshall
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This corn chowder is an absolute delight! The flavors are perfectly balanced, and the texture is creamy and rich. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out beautifully. My family loved it, and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.