Get the Recipe: Sweet Corn Chowder
This is the best Corn Chowder Recipe! Fresh sweet corn is paired with spicy jalapeño and sharp white cheddar for the ultimate summer comfort food!
Ingredients
- 1 small sweet onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 ears sweet corn, husk and silk removed and cut from the cobb
- 2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 ounces reduced fat cream cheese, room temperature so it melts well
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large sauce pan or dutch oven to medium heat.
- Add olive oil and chopped onion, sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add corn and chopped jalapeños, sauté for 2 more minutes.
- Add broth, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper and stir well.
- Cover and reduce heat to medium low, let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove lid and add cream cheese, cream and cheddar, stir well.
- Let simmer uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Garnish with cilantro and green onions if desired.
Serving: 1 bowl, Calories: 340kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 61mg, Sodium: 757mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 8g
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