As the days are getting colder, my husband and I like to warm our weekends up with homemade soups. Last weekend I decided to make a corn chowder. It turned out wonderful and rich and my husband loved the bread bowl!
Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1/2 large onion, chopped
- 2 14 oz cans chicken broth
- 2 red or white potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 3 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1 (4 ounces) can chopped mild green chiles
- 1 large raw chicken breast cut into 1-inch bites
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 cups shredded cheese (I used a cheddar/jack blend)
- 1 roasted red pepper, cut into 1-inch strips (jarred is fine)
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- Hot sauce (I used a bit in the chowder and then served it on the side for those who wanted a bit more of a kick)
- Shredded cheese for garnish
- Bread bowls for serving
Directions
In a large Dutch oven, melt butter and add onions until translucent. Add the chicken broth, potatoes, oregano, poultry seasoning, chili powder, salt, and freshly ground pepper to taste. Bring to a low boil and simmer about ten minutes, until potatoes are just barely tender. Add the corn and simmer until corn is heated through.
Remove about 1-1/2 cups of the chowder and puree in a blender or food processor. Return puree to the chowder and add green chiles and chicken. Simmer about 5 minutes to cook chicken. Add half and half and shredded cheese. Stir until incorporated and cheese has melted. Gently stir in red pepper, cilantro, and hot sauce.
Serve in bread bowls with additional shredded cheese and cilantro for garnish.
Rhea @ EclecticSix says
ooooh! This looks SO yummy! I might need to go buy myself some corn so I can make it. It’s all cold and rainy here so something like this would be awesome. Thanks.
Terri K (@tkharmonic) says
I love the bread bowl too! Wonder if it would be okay to use Pepperjack for part of the cheese for an extra kick?
Mom says
I bet it would taste fantastic.
Grandma Maureen says
Your husbands Dad also loves Corn Chowder!! I’m fixing it tonight..Thanks for the recipe Kathy! Love you!
Janice Cooper says
Wow I love Corn Chowder, but never had the nerve to make it. You are so good! Love the bread bowl too. Everything looks delicious!!! Good job 🙂
Dawn C says
That looks awesome! I will have to try this.
Jennifer @therebelchick says
I love this recipe, it seems so homey and perfect for a cold day! Thanks for sharing!
April Decheine says
That looks really good and something I have never made!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
That looks outstanding! And where is a good source for bread bowls? I can NEVER find them!
Mom says
I used very large rolls and made them into bread bowls. I wish I would have toasted them first, but they turned out okay!
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy says
This look delicious girl! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Jennifer @ Mom Spotted says
Yum, I love corn chowder! I’m allergic to clam chowder but living in New England it’s all the places ever carry!
Toni @ A Daily Dose says
I LOVE corn chowder. I will definitely be trying this when it gets cooler again here. I love all chowder’s pretty much 🙂
Elena says
Looks so delicious and comforting. Thanks for sharing!
Anne says
This looks delicious, I love to make soups this time of year.
Marianna @ Green Mama's Pad says
That looks yummy!
Sleepyheadedmom says
I’m glad someone else already asked about the bread bowls. I can never find them either. It doesn’t help that I live in the middle of nowhere. I guess yummy looking recipes like this give me more of an excuse to experiment in bread baking.
Christine W says
This recipe sounds fantastic, especially at this time of year. Of course, I always love recipes where I can add more cheese. I can’t wait to try it.