Delicious Corn Chowder

Creamy, hearty, and irresistibly comforting, this Delicious Corn Chowder is the ultimate warm-you-up meal perfect for any season. Made with tender russet potatoes, sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen), and a medley of aromatic vegetables, this chowder is thickened to perfection with a blend of heavy cream and a milk-flour mixture. A hint of smoked paprika elevates the flavor, while optional crispy bacon and fresh parsley garnishes add delightful finishing touches. Ready in under an hour, this one-pot wonder is as easy as it is satisfying. Serve it as a cozy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing starter, and watch it disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
• 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
• 4 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen, thawed)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 4 slices crisp-cooked bacon, crumbled (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter is melted.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, garlic, celery, and carrot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and the onion is translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the diced potatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 4

Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Step 5

While the soup is simmering, in a small bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour with the milk until smooth. Set aside.

Step 6

Once the potatoes are tender, stir in the corn kernels, heavy cream, and the milk-flour mixture. Simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soup thickens.

Step 7

Season the chowder with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Adjust seasonings to taste.

Step 8

Using an immersion blender, blend the chowder slightly to create a creamy texture while still leaving some chunks of vegetables. (Alternatively, transfer about 2 cups of the chowder to a blender, blend until smooth, and return it to the pot.)

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and crumbled bacon if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3514.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2920.9

Total Fat 149.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 74.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 360.0mg	0%
Sodium 6887.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 340.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.7g	0%
Total Sugars 82.1g
Protein 73.4g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 643.9mg	0%
Iron 13.7mg	0%
Potassium 7115.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.8%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 45.4%