Corn Chowder with Chipotles Recipe

Name: Corn Chowder with Chipotles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices smoked bacon; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 3 cups chicken stock; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 sweet red pepper, diced; 3 cups corn kernels; 12-¾ cup whipping cream; 12 chipotle chile in adobo, minced,to taste; milk, to taste; coarse salt; freshly cracked black pepper; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

3 slices smoked bacon
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 cups chicken stock
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 sweet red pepper, diced
3 cups corn kernels
12-¾ cup whipping cream
12 chipotle chile in adobo, minced,to taste
milk, to taste
coarse salt
freshly cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

1
Cook bacon in a large saucepan over medium-high heat just until crisp.
2
Remove bacon and drain on paper towel.
3
Set aside.
4
Reserve 1 tbsp.
5
of bacon in the saucepan and remove some of the bacon fat from pan and discard.
6
Use the same saucepan to cook the chowder.
7
Reduce heat to medium and add onion, garlic and celery to the saucepan.
8
Saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
9
Add stock and potatoes and bring to a boil.
10
Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, until potatoes are slightly tender.
11
Add red pepper, corn, whipping cream, chipotle pepper and continue to cook for another 10 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
12
Crumble reserved bacon and stir into soup.
13
If chowder is too thick, adjust with 1/4 cup of milk and just reheat until steaming.
14
Season with salt and pepper and stir in cilantro.
15
Serve.

1668

kcal

Calories

126

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 slices smoked bacon, 1 onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 2 stalks celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Corn Chowder with Chipotles 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.

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Corn Chowder with Chipotles

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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