Simple Corn Chowder
Warm, creamy, and bursting with the natural sweetness of corn, this Simple Corn Chowder is the ultimate comfort food for any season. Made with wholesome ingredients like diced potatoes, celery, and a touch of heavy cream, this one-pot wonder is both hearty and satisfying. A hint of paprika and thyme elevates the flavors, while partially blending the soup creates the perfect balance of velvety richness and chunky texture. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is quick enough for weeknight dinners yet special enough for entertaining. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve with crusty bread for a cozy, crowd-pleasing meal everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 large russet potato, peeled and diced
- 3 cups frozen corn kernels
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add the diced onion and chopped celery. Sauté for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables soften and become translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes to form a light roux.
Slowly pour in the vegetable broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps, and bring the mixture to a boil.
Add the diced potato to the pot and lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the potato is tender.
Stir in the corn kernels, heavy cream, thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for another 5-7 minutes until well combined and heated through.
Using an immersion blender, blend the chowder partially to thicken, leaving some chunks for texture. (Optional: Transfer half the soup to a blender, pulse a few times, and return it to the pot.)
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2225 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.1 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.0 g | 325% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 302 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 4852 mg | 211% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 252.2 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.5 g | 130% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.2 g | ||
| Protein | 46.1 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 275 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 5014 mg | 107% | |
*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.
