South-Of-The-Border Corn Chowder Recipe

Name: South-Of-The-Border Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cups onions, chopped; 4 cups hash browns, Southern Style or potatoes cut ~ 3/8-inch dice; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 3 (16 ounce) cans chicken broth; 7 ounces green chilies; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 cups frozen corn; 1 cup half-and-half; bacon bits, or cooked, crumbled bacon; cheese (optional); sour cream (optional); tortilla chips (optional)

Servings: persons

1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups onions, chopped
4 cups hash browns, Southern Style or potatoes cut ~ 3/8-inch dice
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
3 (16 ounce) cans chicken broth
7 ounces green chilies
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups frozen corn
1 cup half-and-half
bacon bits, or cooked, crumbled bacon
cheese (optional)
sour cream (optional)
tortilla chips (optional)

1
Saute onion, garlic, and potatoes until lightly browned.
2
Add everything except corn, bacon, and half-and-half.
3
Cook covered 5 minutes.
4
Add corn and cook 5 more minutes.
5
Remove from heat and add half-and-half.
6
Mix in a dollop of sour cream and cheese if you like (I love it as is).
7
Garnish with bacon bits or crumbled bacon.
8
May throw in some crushed tortilla chips of Fritos as well.
9
Note: I use a heaping measures of garlic, cumin, and chili powder for extra flavor.
10
Enjoy!

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 cups onions, chopped, 4 cups hash browns, Southern Style or potatoes cut ~ 3/8-inch dice, 2 teaspoons garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, South-Of-The-Border 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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South-Of-The-Border Corn Chowder

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