Description
A quick and easy one-pot creamy corn chowder recipe that’s perfect for a comforting meal in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups frozen corn kernels
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional toppings: chives, bacon bits, croutons
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in frozen corn kernels and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour in milk and heavy cream. Stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Continue to simmer gently for another 5 minutes, or until the chowder has thickened slightly. Do not boil after adding cream.
- Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a thicker chowder, you can mash some of the corn against the side of the pot before adding the milk and cream.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of milk and cream to your desired creaminess.
- This recipe is easily customizable. Add cooked chicken or bacon for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg