Sweet Corn & Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Sweet Corn & Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: (Part 1); 3 tbsp Chopped Garlic; 1 cup Chopped Chourico (Portuguese) or Chorizo (Spanish); 1/2 cup Chopped Bacon; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; (Part 2); 3/4 cup Chopped Spanish Onion; 3/4 cup Diced Celery; 3/4 cup Diced Carrots; 3/4 cup Chopped Leeks; 1/4 cup Chopped Scallions; (Part 3); 1/2 cup White Wine; 40 oz's (5 cups) Clam Juice; 24 oz's (3 cups) Heavy Cream; (Part 4); 2 cups Cubed Sweet Potatoes; 2 cups Cubed Yukon Gold Potatoes; 1 tsp Chili Powder; 1 tsp Sazon (Goya Stew Seasoning); 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper (1/2 tsp for those who like it spicy); 1/8 tsp Black Pepper; 1 Bay Leaf; (Part 5); 24 oz's (3 cups) Chopped Clams; 24 oz's (3 cups) Sweet Corn Niblets

Servings: persons

(Part 1)
3 tbsp Chopped Garlic
1 cup Chopped Chourico (Portuguese) or Chorizo (Spanish)
1/2 cup Chopped Bacon
2 tbsp Olive Oil
(Part 2)
3/4 cup Chopped Spanish Onion
3/4 cup Diced Celery
3/4 cup Diced Carrots
3/4 cup Chopped Leeks
1/4 cup Chopped Scallions
(Part 3)
1/2 cup White Wine
40 oz's (5 cups) Clam Juice
24 oz's (3 cups) Heavy Cream
(Part 4)
2 cups Cubed Sweet Potatoes
2 cups Cubed Yukon Gold Potatoes
1 tsp Chili Powder
1 tsp Sazon (Goya Stew Seasoning)
1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper (1/2 tsp for those who like it spicy)
1/8 tsp Black Pepper
1 Bay Leaf
(Part 5)
24 oz's (3 cups) Chopped Clams
24 oz's (3 cups) Sweet Corn Niblets

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PART 1: Heat olive oil in heavy stock pot. Add garlic, chourico & bacon. Stir frequently until browned.
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PART 2: Add vegetable mix to pot, stirring frequently until vegetables become wilted
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PART 3: Stir in white wine to deglaze pan. Let most of the wine cook off. Add clam juice & heavy cream. Bring to a slow simmering boil.
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PART 4: Add potatoes and seasonings to simmering pot, stirring occasionally until potatoes are tender.
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PART 5: Add clams & corn niblets. Continue to simmer for 10 minutes while adding Roux to thicken if desired. Let stand until warm, then refrigerate over night. Reheat the next day and serve.
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ROUX:
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3/4 stick Butter
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1/3 cup Flour
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1/3 cup Instant Potato Flakes
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Melt butter in saucepan. Add flour, flakes, and mix thoroughly. Stir all or part of the roux into the chowder to thicken as desired. (Roux can be made with just flour or flakes or both if desired)

3071

kcal

Calories

242

Fat

190

Carbs

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

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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: (Part 1), 3 tbsp Chopped Garlic, 1 cup Chopped Chourico (Portuguese) or Chorizo (Spanish), 1/2 cup Chopped Bacon, and more.

Yes, Sweet Corn & Clam Chowder falls under the Seafood 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet Corn & Clam Chowder

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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