Southwestern Cheesy Corn Chowder Recipe

Name: Southwestern Cheesy Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 lb ground turkey; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 cup zucchini, chopped; 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped; 1 1/2 cups raw potatoes, cubed; 1 cup raw sweet potato, cubed; 1/2 cup frozen green pea; 1 cup frozen corn; 3 tablespoons flour; 3 1/2 cups chicken stock; 2 chipotle chiles, minced, plus; 2 teaspoons adobo sauce; 2 cups half-and-half cream; 1 teaspoon fresh sage, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup longhorn cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated; 1 lb Velveeta cheese or 1 lb processed cheese, cubed

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 lb ground turkey
1 garlic clove, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup zucchini, chopped
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 1/2 cups raw potatoes, cubed
1 cup raw sweet potato, cubed
1/2 cup frozen green pea
1 cup frozen corn
3 tablespoons flour
3 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 chipotle chiles, minced, plus
2 teaspoons adobo sauce
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon fresh sage, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup longhorn cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1 lb Velveeta cheese or 1 lb processed cheese, cubed

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["Cut all vegetables to size-- I cut all of mine into approximately 1/2"" pieces-- I found that it reduced the cooking time for them all to be similar in size.", "In soup pot, melt 2 T butter and brown the ground turkey.", "Add garlic& saute until done.", "Add onions, green& red peppers, and zucchini-- saute a few minutes until vegetables are limp.", "Stir in 1 T butter& flour.", "Add chicken stock, peas, corn, potatoes, sweet potatoes, salt, sage, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce,& black pepper.", "Bring to boil-- Reduce heat to simmer.", "Cover & let cook until all vegetables are tender, (approx 25 minutes).", "Ladle 2 cups of soup into mixing bowl-- SLOWLY stir in the half & half to prevent it from separating.", "Pour it SLOWLY back into soup pot, stirring frequently.", "Add both cheeses-- stir until cheese is melted and chowder is thickened.", "Taste & adjust salt/pepper if needed."]

1892

kcal

Calories

117

Fat

Carbs

137

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

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, divided, 1 lb ground turkey, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Cheesy 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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Southwestern Cheesy Corn Chowder

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