Ta's Corn Chowder

Warm up with a comforting bowl of Ta’s Corn Chowder—a rich and creamy classic that’s perfect for chilly days or when you’re craving home-cooked comfort food. This hearty soup features tender russet potatoes, sweet corn, and aromatic vegetables like onion, celery, and garlic, all simmered in a velvety broth enhanced with heavy cream. The easy-to-make roux gives the chowder its signature thickness, while optional garnishes of smoky paprika and fresh parsley add a pop of color and flavor. Ready in just 45 minutes, this one-pot recipe is ideal for family dinners or meal prepping, serving up to six generous portions of irresistible goodness. Whether using fresh, frozen, or canned corn, Ta’s Corn Chowder is a versatile, crowd-pleasing dish you’ll want to revisit again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium (diced) yellow onion
• 2 stalks (diced) celery stalks
• 3 cloves (minced) garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 3 medium (peeled and diced) russet potatoes
• 3 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced yellow onion and celery to the pot, and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the vegetable mixture and stir well to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a roux.

Step 5

Gradually pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, whisking as you go to prevent lumps from forming. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 6

Add the diced russet potatoes to the pot and let them cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.

Step 7

Stir in the corn kernels and continue to simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat the corn through.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Step 9

Allow the chowder to simmer gently for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and creamy.

Step 10

Ladle the corn chowder into bowls and sprinkle with paprika and chopped parsley for garnish, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2988.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2406.8

Total Fat 126.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 71.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 333mg	0%
Sodium 6434.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 278.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.4g	0%
Total Sugars 58.9g
Protein 48.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 385.6mg	0%
Iron 12.7mg	0%
Potassium 6196.6mg	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: 46.5%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 45.6%