Corn Chowder With Chilies Recipe

Name: Corn Chowder With Chilies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices Bacon, Cut Into 1/2-inch Pieces (or Smaller); 2 Tablespoons Butter; 1-1/2 whole Yellow Onion, Diced; 5 ears Corn, Shucked (about 4 Cups); 2 whole Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce, Finely Diced; 1 whole (4 Oz. Size) Diced Green Chilies; 32 ounces, fluid Low Sodium Chicken Broth; 1-1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream; 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt (more To Taste); 3 Tablespoons Corn Meal OR Masa; 1/4 cups Water

Servings: persons

2 slices Bacon, Cut Into 1/2-inch Pieces (or Smaller)
2 Tablespoons Butter
1-1/2 whole Yellow Onion, Diced
5 ears Corn, Shucked (about 4 Cups)
2 whole Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce, Finely Diced
1 whole (4 Oz. Size) Diced Green Chilies
32 ounces, fluid Low Sodium Chicken Broth
1-1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt (more To Taste)
3 Tablespoons Corn Meal OR Masa
1/4 cups Water

1
(Carefully) slice the corn kernels off the cob. Set aside.
2
Add bacon pieces to a pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Cook for a couple of minutes. Throw in diced onion and stir, cooking the onion for 3 to 4 minutes. Add butter and melt. Add corn. Stir and cook for one minute. Add both kinds of chilies and stir.
3
Pour in chicken broth and cream. Add salt. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low.
4
Combine cornmeal (or masa) with water. Stir to combine, then pour into the chowder. Cover and cook for 15 minutes over low heat. If chowder needs more thickening, add another tablespoon of cornmeal mixed with water. Cook for another ten minutes.
5
Serve with crusty sourdough bread or in a bread bowl. Absolutely yummy!

724

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices Bacon, Cut Into 1/2-inch Pieces (or Smaller), 2 Tablespoons Butter, 1-1/2 whole Yellow Onion, Diced, 5 ears Corn, Shucked (about 4 Cups), and more.

Yes, Corn Chowder With Chilies 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Corn Chowder With Chilies

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