Creamy Corn Chowder Delight 🌽🥣
INTRODUCTION
Experience sheer delight with this bowl of Creamy Corn Chowder. Perfect for those chilly days when you need something to warm you up, it is a classic American soup that offers a mouthwatering combination of corn, potatoes, and heavy cream.
WHY MAKE THIS RECIPE
If you are a fan of comfort food, this Creamy Corn Chowder is a must-try. It offers a delightful creaminess and the rich flavors of buttered corn and crispy bell pepper make it a favorite among kids and adults alike. An added advantage is that it takes only 45 minutes to make this chowder from scratch!
HOW TO MAKE CREAMY CORN CHOWDER DELIGHT 🌽🥣
Ingredients:
– 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
– 2 tbsp unsalted butter
– 1 onion, diced
– 2 garlic cloves, minced
– 2 cups diced potatoes
– 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
– 1 tsp dried thyme
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Directions:
1. Start off by melting the butter over medium heat in a large pot. Add diced onions and garlic to it, and sauté it until the onions turn translucent.
2. Add diced potatoes, corn, and bell pepper to this pot. Mix everything well.
3. Pour in chicken or vegetable broth and the dried thyme. Allow this mixture to boil before reducing the heat and letting it simmer until the potatoes become tender.
4. Blend the soup slightly by using an immersion blender. Alternatively, transfer half of the soup to a blender, puree it, and return it to the pot.
5. Stir in the heavy cream and season it with salt and pepper. Let it warm for 5 more minutes.
6. Serve this chowder by ladling it into bowls and garnishing it with some fresh parsley.
HOW TO SERVE CREAMY CORN CHOWDER DELIGHT 🌽🥣
To get the best experience, serve this Creamy Corn Chowder hot, with a garnishing of fresh parsley. Accompany it with some warm, crusty bread or a side of salad.
HOW TO STORE CREAMY CORN CHOWDER DELIGHT 🌽🥣
This chowder can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. It tastes best when consumed within 3 to 4 days.
TIPS TO MAKE CREAMY CORN CHOWDER DELIGHT 🌽🥣
If you want to make the chowder richer, you can replace half the broth with cream. Also remember, for the best flavors, use fresh corn when it is in season.
VARIATION
For a variation, you can add some chopped bacon or ham to the chowder before serving.
FAQs
Q1: Can I use canned corn instead of fresh corn?
Sure, you can use canned corn as a replacement. However, the taste of fresh corn is matchless, especially when it’s in season.
Q2: Can I make this chowder vegan?
Yes, you can make this chowder vegan by using coconut milk instead of heavy cream and vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Q3: Can I freeze the leftover chowder?
Yes, it’s possible to freeze the creamy corn chowder. Just reheat it slowly on the stove or in the microwave when you plan to eat it. Remember to stir it well while reheating.