Spicy Corn Chowder Recipe

Name: Spicy Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels; lime, juice and zest of; 2 tablespoons corn oil; 1 large yellow onion, peeled and minced; 1 quart chicken stock, preferrably homemade (I've even seen homemade stock in a select few grocery stores); 2 cups peeled diced russet potatoes; 1 teaspoon ground red chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 anaheim chili, stem and pith removed,seeded and chopped; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus; 5 sprigs cilantro, tops for garnish; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; garnish with drained salsa, if desired

Servings: persons

2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
lime, juice and zest of
2 tablespoons corn oil
1 large yellow onion, peeled and minced
1 quart chicken stock, preferrably homemade (I've even seen homemade stock in a select few grocery stores)
2 cups peeled diced russet potatoes
1 teaspoon ground red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 anaheim chili, stem and pith removed,seeded and chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus
5 sprigs cilantro, tops for garnish
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
garnish with drained salsa, if desired

1
In a mixing bowl, squeeze lime juice over corn and mix in zest with a spoon; set aside.
2
In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook oil and onion until the onion is translucent and softened.
3
Add stock, potato, chili powder, red pepper flakes, and cumin and bring to a boil.
4
Turn heat down to medium low, cover, and cook until potatoes are very soft.
5
Add corn and cream, and continue to cook, uncovered, until soup thickens.
6
Add cilantro and simmer a few more minutes.
7
Taste and correct seasoning with salt if necessary.
8
To serve, ladle into warmed bowls, garnish with a cilantro sprig and a dollop of salsa on each serving, and serve immediately.

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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: 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels, lime, juice and zest of, 2 tablespoons corn oil, 1 large yellow onion, peeled and minced, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Corn Chowder

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