Cranked Up Corn Chowder Recipe

Name: Cranked Up Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ears corn, kernels cut from cob; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 onion, diced; 1 cup shredded carrot; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 1 clove garlic; 4 cups chicken broth; 4 red potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces; 2 cups light cream; 1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn; 1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley; salt and ground black pepper to taste; Roux:; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

4 ears corn, kernels cut from cob
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 onion, diced
1 cup shredded carrot
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 clove garlic
4 cups chicken broth
4 red potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups light cream
1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Roux:
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Combine corn kernels and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a baking dish; stir to coat corn kernels in oil.
3
Roast corn in preheated oven for 20 minutes.
4
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
5
Cook and stir onion, carrot, celery, and garlic in the olive oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
6
Stir chicken broth, roasted corn, potatoes, light cream, cream-style corn, parsley, salt, and pepper into the vegetable mixture; bring to a boil.
7
Melt butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat; stir flour into melted butter and whisk until a paste forms and begins to thin, about 5 minutes.
8
Stir roux into the chowder; continue cooking until chowder is thickened, about 30 minutes.

1256

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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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ears corn, kernels cut from cob, 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1 onion, diced, 1 cup shredded carrot, and more.

Yes, Cranked Up 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.

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Cranked Up Corn Chowder

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