Cajun Corn Chowder Recipe

Name: Cajun Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided (1/1); 1/2 pound andouille sausage, diced small; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 poblano pepper, seeded and diced; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper ( or less if you prefer ); 2 to 3 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels; 3 medium red-skinned potatoes, peeled and diced; 6 cups rich chicken broth; 4 tablespoons yellow cornmeal; 1/4 cup half and half or light cream; Salt and pepper to taste; Thinly sliced green onion for garnish

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided (1/1)
1/2 pound andouille sausage, diced small
1 medium onion, diced
1 poblano pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper ( or less if you prefer )
2 to 3 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
3 medium red-skinned potatoes, peeled and diced
6 cups rich chicken broth
4 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup half and half or light cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Thinly sliced green onion for garnish

1
Heat one teaspoon of the oil in a 4-quart soup or sauce pot. Add the diced andouille and saute until lightly browned. Remove from the pot.
2
In the same pot, add the second teaspoon of oil along with the onion, poblano and cayenne. Saute over medium heat until the vegetables soften.
3
Add the corn, potatoes, and chicken broth. Bring up to a boil and then down to a simmer for about 15 minutes.
4
Whisk in the cornmeal, one tablespoon at at time and return the andouille to the pot. Simmer for a few more minutes. The chowder will thicken. Stir in the half and half or cream and season to taste with salt and pepper.
5
Serve warm garnished with the green onion slices.

754

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

116

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided (1/1), 1/2 pound andouille sausage, diced small, 1 medium onion, diced, 1 poblano pepper, seeded and diced, and more.

Yes, Cajun 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.

Cajun Corn Chowder

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