Corn Chowder

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 4 scallions, white bulbs and green tops chopped and reserved separately
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 ribs celery, chopped
  • 1 lb (3) boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 4 cups fresh corn kernels (cut from 6 to 8 ears), divided
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 32 oz chicken stock
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • sour cream for serving (optional)

Instructions

1

In a large saucepan, melt butter over moderately low heat. Add scallion bulbs, bell pepper, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables start to soften, about 10 minutes.

2

Stir in potatoes, 2 cups corn, bay leaf, broth, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.

3

In a blender or food processor, puree remaining 2 cups corn with milk.

4

Stir puree into soup along with black pepper. Simmer until soup thickens slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.

5

Remove bay leaf. Stir in scallion greens. Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream, if using.

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Sep 2024 Added