Description
A heartwarming soup that combines sweet corn, creamy broth, and fresh herbs for a comforting experience reminiscent of childhood.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn (off the cob or frozen kernels)
- 1 large sweet onion (like Vidalia), diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter for sautéing
Instructions
- Melt butter over medium heat in a large pot. Add diced onions and minced garlic, stirring frequently until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced potatoes, stirring for 3-4 minutes to absorb the butter.
- Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth, bring to a gentle boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender (around 15 minutes).
- Stir in fresh corn and heavy cream, then let simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Season generously with salt and pepper, and a splash of lemon juice if desired.
- Ladle chowder into bowls, garnishing with fresh herbs or crumbled bacon as desired.
Notes
For added flavor, try roasting the corn beforehand. Avoid overcooking the corn, and season to taste as you go.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: corn chowder, creamy soup, comfort food