Description
Creamy Jalapeño Corn Chowder is a delightful combination of sweet corn and spicy jalapeños, creating a warm and comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings. This rich and creamy chowder is not only easy to prepare but also bursts with flavor, making it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Garnished with fresh cilantro or crispy bacon bits, each spoonful offers a fiesta of taste that will leave everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen)
- 2 medium jalapeños, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter (or olive oil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Sauté the onions until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and diced jalapeños; cook for an additional minute.
- 2. Stir in fresh corn and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 3. Using an immersion blender, puree half of the mixture until smooth while leaving some chunks for texture.
- 4. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
- 5. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro or bacon bits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg