Spicy Southwest Corn Chowder Recipe

Name: Spicy Southwest Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste; 3 (15.25 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into small cubes; 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional); 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional); 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
3 (15.25 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained
2 cups chicken broth
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into small cubes
1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
1/4 cup sour cream (optional)

1
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion, jalapeno peppers, and garlic in the hot oil until the onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes; season with cumin and cayenne pepper. Add corn, chicken broth, and diced chicken.
2
Bring the soup to a boil. Reduce heat to low, place a cover on the saucepan, and cook at a simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and let soup cool.
3
Pour soup into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth. Return pureed soup to the saucepan.
4
Place saucepan over low heat; warm soup, stirring occasionally, until hot, about 5 minutes. Garnish servings with lime wedges, cilantro, and sour cream.

417

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 onion, chopped, 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Southwest 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 Southwest Corn Chowder

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