How to Make Fresh Summer Corn Chowder - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something special about fresh summer produce that just can't be beat. And when it comes to showcasing the best of the season, few dishes do it better than a creamy, delicious corn chowder. This recipe is the perfect way to celebrate the abundance of sweet, juicy corn that's available during the warmer months.

What makes this chowder so special is the use of fresh, locally grown corn. There's nothing quite like biting into a perfectly ripe ear of corn and tasting its sweet, but...

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Ingredients

  • 6 ears corn, husked
  • ¼ pound unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 bunches scallions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 small new potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, minced (Optional)
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Remove corn kernels from cobs and place in a bowl. Scrape 'milk' from cobs into bowl with the kernels. Reserve 1 cob.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion, scallions, and garlic; cook until soft but not brown, about 3 minutes. Add corn kernels, corn milk, potatoes, and jalapeno. Cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes. Add milk, broth, and reserved cob. Simmer until potatoes are completely soft and soup is slightly thick, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and discard cob.
  • Season chowder with cilantro and pepper and serve.
  • Nutrition

    334 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 46mg
    • Sodium: 176mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 37mg
    • Calcium: 156mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 882mg