Description
A comforting and rich corn chowder packed with fresh corn and spices, perfect for cozy nights in or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn (or frozen)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Optional: herbs like thyme or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Toss in the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add the corn (reserve some for garnish), broth, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes.
- Blend until smooth with an immersion blender, or pulse a few times for a chunky texture.
- Stir in the heavy cream and taste for seasoning; adjust if needed.
- Heat through for another 5 minutes, then serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or a crisp salad for a complete meal. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: corn chowder, creamy soup, vegetarian recipe, comfort food, cozy dish