Description
This comforting Corn Chowder recipe features a creamy blend of potatoes, corn, and cheddar cheese, simmered with aromatic herbs and a splash of white wine for a rich, hearty flavor. Perfect for a cozy meal served with fresh bread and salad.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 large potato, peeled and diced (preferably Yukon Gold)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 tsp dried sage
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 1/4 cups light cream (such as half & half)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 341 mL can corn or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn niblets
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- Extra shredded cheese for garnish
- Chopped chives or green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Vegetables: In a skillet over low to medium heat, melt the butter. Add chopped onion, diced potato, bay leaf, dried sage, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until onions are soft but not browned.
- Add Flour: Stir in the all purpose flour thoroughly and cook for about 1 minute to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Add Liquids and Simmer: Whisk in the vegetable stock and light cream bringing the mixture to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Add Wine and Corn: Stir in the dry white wine and corn. Continue simmering for about 5 minutes until the soup is heated through and flavors meld.
- Finish Soup: Remove the bay leaf from the soup. Remove from heat and stir in the grated cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Garnish and Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with extra shredded cheese and chopped chives or green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy your warm, hearty corn chowder.
Notes
- Prepare this chowder in under 45 minutes for a quick, comforting meal.
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for a creamy, buttery texture.
- Substitute vegetable stock with chicken stock for a non-vegetarian version.
- Add cooked bacon bits for extra smoky flavor.
- Serve with fresh bread and a crisp green salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
