Humble corn chowder seems to me to be something of a long-forgotten underdog soup. This lovely rendition features the bright flavors of chili powder and fresh scallions as well as the traditional corn, potatoes and onions. I highly recommend serving it with toasted baguette slices as fresh croutons.
Ingredients
- 1/2 white onion, diced $0.50
- 1 medium baking potato, scrubbed and diced $0.50
- 4 scallions, sliced $1
- 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels $2
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter $1 for a stick
- 4 tbsp flour Pantry
- 1/2 to 1 tsp chili powder $1.50 for 1 oz.
- 1/2 tsp cumin $1.50 for 1 oz.
- 1/2 cup half-and-half $1 for 1/2 pint
- salt and pepper to taste Pantry
- 1/4 cup grated jack (or pepper jack) cheese $2
Recipe Serves 2-3
Directions
- Melt the butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk together until a thick paste forms. Slowly add 3 1/2 cups of water, whisking constantly until a milky broth develops. Add the onions and potatoes to the broth. Increase heat to high and cook for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are cooked through.
- Add the corn and most of the scallion slices (reserve a few pinches for garnish). Stir in the half-and-half and more water if necessary to bring the soup to a creamy, chowder-like consistency. Add chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Adjust seasonings as necessary. Stir in cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
- To serve, ladle into bowls and garnish with scallions and croutons if desired.
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Erica, on Jun 18, 08:11 AM, wrote:
Thanks for the recipe! I really enjoyed the soup!
Ryan Brady, on Jun 18, 10:26 AM, wrote:
I made a big ol batch of this tasty soup :-)
Thanks Gabi!
Justin Levy, on Jun 20, 07:53 AM, wrote:
This is almost exactly the same recipe I use for corn chowder since I like mine spicy as well. Hadn’t used cumin in it though so will have to remember that for the winter. I also love the idea of used toasted baguette slices. Something a little crunchy goes so well with chowders.
Something else I like to do when I make chowder is to make a combined corn and potato chowder along with some fresh jalepenos topped with scallions, diced tomatoes and shredded jack cheese.
Amber, on Jan 12, 12:04 PM, wrote:
I made this last night! I was really good. I added some chicken at the end. I can’t wait to get home and have a bowl. Thanks for the recipe!
slot deposit pulsa, on Jul 7, 01:09 AM, wrote:
Oh I like spicy corn