Quick and Easy Southwestern Corn Chowder

December 2, 2024

45

medium

6

  • Sauté the Vegetables:
    • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, sweat the onions and peppers with a pinch of salt until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
  • Add Seasoning:
    • Stir in the chili flakes, letting them bloom in the heat for a few seconds to enhance their flavor.
  • Simmer the Base:
    • Pour in the chicken stock and add the corn and chicken. Stir to combine.
    • Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to meld the flavors.
  • Incorporate the Creamy Elements:
    • Stir in the butter until melted, then add the half and half. If using cheese, mix it in until fully melted and the chowder is creamy.
  • Season and Serve:
    • Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings like fresh cilantro, diced avocado, or a dollop of sour cream. Enjoy!
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Ingredients:

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2Tb butter
0.25cup cheddar cheese
1tsp chili flakes
32oz corn kernels fresh, yellow, frozen, (or )
0.5cup bell pepper green
0.25cup half and half
0.5cup bell pepper red
6servings salt and pepper
2cups chicken shredded, cooked
2large onions sweet
4cups vegetable stock

Directions

1.
Sauté the Vegetables
In a Dutch oven over medium heat, sweat the onions and peppers with a pinch of salt until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
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2.
Add Seasoning
Stir in the chili flakes, letting them bloom in the heat for a few seconds to enhance their flavor.
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3.
Simmer the Base
1. Pour in the chicken stock and add the corn and chicken. Stir to combine. | 2. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to meld the flavors.
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4.
Incorporate the Creamy Elements
Stir in the butter until melted, then add the half and half. If using cheese, mix it in until fully melted and the chowder is creamy.
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5.
Season and Serve
Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings like fresh cilantro, diced avocado, or a dollop of sour cream. Enjoy!
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