Southwest Corn Chowder

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4.8

75 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    482 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course, Soup

  • Cuisine

    American

Southwest Corn Chowder

This Southwest corn chowder is the new, comforting, hearty soup recipe you've been waiting for. Packed with potatoes, corn, garlic, onion, and green chilis in a rich and creamy base - it doesn't get any better! 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 ears Corn on the Cob or 1 15-ounce can yellow corn, drained
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pound baby gold potatoes quartered
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • ½ yellow onion diced
  • 2 cups chicken broth I used low sodium
  • 4 cups half and half I used Fat Free
  • 1-2 teaspoons salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder chipotle chili powder if you have it!
  • 1 ounce cans diced green chiles including liquid

for the roux

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream
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Instructions

  1. Grill corn for 8-10 minutes, turning throughout until slightly charred on edges and corn is tender. (If using canned corn, saute in a skillet with 1 teaspoon oil in a pan over medium-high heat til slightly charred) Cut corn off the corn and set aside.
  2. In a large stock pot over medium high heat, melt butter. Add potatoes, garlic, and onions and saute for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent and tender.
  3. Stir in chicken broth, bring to a boil for 5-10 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Stir in corn, half and half, salt, pepper, chili powder, and green chiles (including juices from the can). Simmer while you prepare the roux.
  5. To prepare the roux, in a medium sauce pan melt butter. Stir in flour for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in heavy cream.
  6. Gradually stir roux into simmering soup.
  7. Taste, add salt and pepper as needed. Serve with fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

  • Make it spicy: stir in 1/2-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. 
  • Make it cheesy: stir in 1/2-1 cup shredded cheddar or pepperjack cheese. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 482kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Cholesterol 115mg (38%) Sodium 784mg (33%) Potassium 809mg (23%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1316IU (26%) Vitamin C 27mg (30%) Calcium 225mg (23%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 482 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 482kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Cholesterol 115mg 38%
Sodium 784mg 33%
Potassium 809mg 17%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1316IU 26%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 225mg 23%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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