Asian Corn Chowder Recipe

Name: Asian Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 3 cups corn (frozen or fresh); 4 -5 cups water; 1 low-sodium chicken bouillon cube; 1 cup 1% low-fat milk (or fat free); 3/4 cup firm tofu, diced; 2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla); 3 tablespoons dried shiitake mushrooms (ground into a powder or diced finely); 3 tablespoons sugar (or to taste); 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon garlic powder (or fresh minced garlic, (to taste); fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

3 cups corn (frozen or fresh)
4 -5 cups water
1 low-sodium chicken bouillon cube
1 cup 1% low-fat milk (or fat free)
3/4 cup firm tofu, diced
2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla)
3 tablespoons dried shiitake mushrooms (ground into a powder or diced finely)
3 tablespoons sugar (or to taste)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon garlic powder (or fresh minced garlic, (to taste)
fresh ground black pepper

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1. Combine corn, water, bouillon, mushrooms, and garlic in large pot. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
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2. Blend approximately two-thirds of soup to create creamy texture. Cook on medium for 10 minutes (or more) so soup is simmering/at a low boil.
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3. Add sugar and fish sauce, stir, let cook several minutes and then taste. FIsh sauce will add a wonderful umami flavor and meld with the other flavors.
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4. Measure out cornstarch, add a small amount of milk, stirring until makes a smooth paste. Pour rest of milk into paste, stir and add to soup. Add diced tofu. Add black pepper to taste. Bring soup to a boil for 1 minute and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups corn (frozen or fresh), 4 -5 cups water, 1 low-sodium chicken bouillon cube, 1 cup 1% low-fat milk (or fat free), and more.

Yes, Asian Corn Chowder falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asian Corn Chowder

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