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    Home » Simple Meals » Comfort Food

    Creamy Corn Chowder

    April 27, 2021 by Christy Leave a Comment

    Easy Corn Chowder in a crock next to fresh chive.
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    Creamy Corn Chowder is delicious and one of my favorites! It’s made in about 30 minutes using creamed corn, potatoes, carrots, and celery. It's the perfect old-fashioned recipe for a chilly day at home and comforting just the same!

    It is also a wonderful vegetarian meal option unless you choose to add bacon.

    If you have made a roux before in dishes like macaroni and cheese, then this will be simple for you to put together. However, if you are not familiar with how to make a roux, I’ll walk you through the steps! It's not hard at all.

    What’s the difference between chowder and soup?

    Chowder is thick and creamy, while soup is broth-based.

    How do you make corn chowder thicker?

    Creating a roux using butter, flour, and then blending cream or milk is how to make a chowder hearty and thick. In this recipe, creamed corn and parmesan cheese are also thickening agents that help with the texture too.
    Stir and cook until lightly golden brown in color to create a roux

    How to add flavor to creamy corn chowder?

    Add a few red pepper flakes for flavor, but don’t overload unless you are looking for a spicier corn chowder. Creole seasoning is an idea!
    Bacon is another nice flavor booster. Cook the bacon separately and then add bacon crumbles towards the end of the recipe or served alongside as a topping.

    Serve with some buttery crackers such as Ritz or crusty bread and pair with a salad for a complete meal.

    Easy Corn Chowder in a crock next to fresh chive.
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    Creamy Corn Chowder

    Creamy Corn Chowder is delicious and one of my favorites! It’s made in about 30 minutes using creamed corn, potatoes, carrots, and celery. The perfect old-fashioned recipe for a chilly day at home and comforting just the same!
    Course Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Diet Vegetarian
    Keyword Corn chowder with creamed corn, Creamy corn chowder, How to make corn chowder, Old fashioned corn chowder
    Prep Time 7 minutes
    Cook Time 23 minutes
    n/a 0 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 424kcal
    Author Christy
    Cost $10

    Equipment

    • Skillet
    • Medium sized soup pan

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon Butter
    • ½ Cup Carots peeled
    • ½ Cup Onion
    • ½ Cup Celery
    • 2 Cups Hot Water
    • 2 Cups Potatoes peeled

    The Roux made separately

    • ¼ Cup Butter
    • ¼ Cup Flour
    • 2 Cups Milk or cream
    • 2 Cans Cream-Style Corn 15 oz size cans
    • 1 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ½ teaspoon Pepper
    • 1 Pinch Red Pepper Flakes to season
    • ½ Cup Bacon Crumbles optional

    Instructions

    • Dice the veggies, potatoes, and garlic small. Just a little larger than a pea in size.
    • Add 1 tablespoon butter to a medium-sized soup pan on medium heat.
      Melting butter in a pan
    • Sauté veggies and garlic for 3 minutes until soft.
    • Add 2 cups of water and the potatoes, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Then bring down the heat, cover to simmer for 10 minutes while we make the roux in the next step. Do not drain the water.
    • In a separate skillet, add ¼ cup butter and melt on medium heat. Slowly shift in flour while whisking to create a roux. Continue whisking to smooth any lumps and a light golden color forms. About 4 minutes.
      Light golden brown roux in a pan
    • Whisk in the milk or cream slowly. Stir until thick and creamy.
      Adding milk to the roux and whisk.
    • Add in the cheese and also the creamed corn and stir.
      How to make a roux for corn chowder.
    • Add veggies along with the water to the skillet and stir while adding salt and pepper and a few red pepper flakes to season. Simmer on low for a few minutes before serving.
      Creamy Corn Chowder

    Notes

    Nutritional information is based on using milk, not cream.
    Serve with some buttery crackers such as Ritz or crusty bread and pair with a salad for a complete meal.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 48.5g | Fat: 20.1g | Saturated Fat: 12.5g | Fiber: 3.9g
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