How to Make Julie's Sensational Smoky Corn Chowder - A Step-by-Step Guide

Julie's Sensational Smoky Corn Chowder is a comforting and flavorful soup that is perfect for cold winter nights or a summer barbecue. This creamy and hearty chowder is packed with sweet corn, tender potatoes, and smoky bacon, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether you're a corn chowder aficionado or trying it for the first time, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 (4 ounce) can fire-roasted diced green chilies, with their juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans whole new potatoes - rinsed, drained, and diced
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen corn, thawed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • ¼ cup tortilla chips, or to taste (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon grated Cheddar cheese, or to taste (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream, or to taste (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon sliced green onions, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a stockpot. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add chilies, garlic, paprika, and red pepper flakes; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Stir potatoes, corn, vegetable broth, and half-and-half into mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and let simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Blend soup using an immersion blender to desired consistency, leaving some chunks of potato and corn. Top with tortilla chips, Cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions.
  • Nutrition

    287 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 858mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 32mg
    • Calcium: 137mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 622mg