Fresh Corn Chowder is a creamy, comforting, and flavorful summer soup. It's made with fresh roasted corn, roasted red peppers, tender potatoes, crispy bacon and a cream base made in a dutch oven.
~Fresh Corn Chowder~
Summer produce is really putting on a show! This past Saturday I went to our local Farmer's market and came home with the most colorful, freshest and mouthwatering veggies. I wandered from stand to stand buying a little bit here and there to spread the love to our local producers.
One of the most popular places with the longest line with the corn man.... I got 14 ears for $5. I thought that was a great deal. This homemade soup recipe highlights that fresh corn to create a chunky, hearty soup with bold flavor.
Don't let summer pass without trying this fresh corn chowder. It is easy to make and tastes great!
While chowder might be considered a fall or winter dish, there is nothing like fresh corn that is slightly charred on the grill to kick it up a notch! Also, you may decide to roast your own red peppers* or buy the jarred (I did jarred this time).
What ingredients will you need to make Fresh Corn Chowder?
- Corn
- Roasted Red Peppers*
- Bacon
- Potatoes
- Onion
- Butter
- Flour
- Chicken Broth
- Heavy Cream
- Salt
- Pepper
*How do you roast corn and red peppers on a grill?
Roasting vegetables on the grill is easy to do but I do recommend that you keep an eye on the process by staying near the grill.
Roast red peppers by placing them on a hot grill and keep turning the peppers until there are blacked on all sides. Place peppers in a plastic storage bag and let rest for about 10 minutes, then remove. Skins should be easy to peel then remove seeds and stem.
The method I used for roasting the corn was removing the husks and silks, rinse under water, pat dry and then spray with vegetable oil (i.e. Pam). Place on a hot grill and turn about every two minutes until slightly charred (takes about 15 minutes)
For the corn, you will want it to still have a crisp-tender texture. If it gets charred too much, the corn will shrivel up and not have that texture.
The pictures will give you an idea of what they should look like - all charred for the red peppers and slightly for the corn.
I also love using my dutch oven. It is heavy and helps retain the heat and cook evenly.
Look at all those chunks of yummy ingredients!
How do you thicken corn chowder?
The recipe calls for thickening with flour. Another way to make your soup creamier, is to take about a cup of soup and puree in a blender and add back in. This works especially well with soups that have potatoes.
I also love serving bread alongside soups, my No-Knead Rosemary Skillet bread would go great with this.
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Fresh Corn Chowder
Summer is the perfect time to use fresh corn and make this yummy chowder!
Ingredients
- 7 ears fresh corn
- ¾ cup roasted red peppers
- 6 slices of bacon, diced
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups red potatoes, diced (ok to leave skins on)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Heat up your grill.
- Remove husks and silk from corn, rinse, pat dry then spray with a vegetable spray
- Cook on grill, turn about every 2 minutes until slightly charred but still crisp-tender
- Remove and keep in a covered container until ready to use
- Saute bacon in a dutch oven until just crisp then add butter
- Add onions and saute about 8-10 until onions are soft
- Sprinkle flour then stir constantly for 2 minutes
- Add in chicken broth and potatoes and simmer 20 minutes
- Cut corn off cobs then add to broth with roasted red peppers and heavy cream
- Simmer gently for another 15-20 minutes
- Season with salt and pepper
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 417Total Fat: 29gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 727mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 3gSugar: 7gProtein: 10g
Nutritional information provided is computer-generated and only an estimate. You may want to do your own research with the ingredients listed if you have concerns about health or specific diets.
Other summer soups recipes you might enjoy:
- Roasted Yellow Tomato and Pepper soup - I love that this recipes uses yellow tomatoes!
- Gazpacho Soup - a chilled soup this is bursting with fresh ingredients!
- Creamy Asparagus and Celery soup - an elegant soup that can be served any time.
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Cindy Eikenberg, Little Miss Celebration says
Deb, this corn chowder sounds just awesome!I have never made corn chowder before but I know my hubby would love it! Thanks for sharing your recipe - pinning and buffering! 🙂 Have a happy day!
Heather Tullos says
Ohhhhhmg you have no idea how much I love corn chowder. I haven't made any since last summer!!! Totally making this recipe!! Can't wait to see what you do with the eggplant!
Lily @ Life, Love, and Cupcakes says
Corn on the cob is my absolute FAVORITE summer veggie. I can literally eat it every day with dinner, but unfortunately my boyfriend doesn't agree...maybe this would be a good alternative!
Julie says
This looks so good, Deb! I love a good corn chowder! Pinned!
Carrie R says
This looks amazing! This totally makes me think of fall. I can see myself with a nice hot bowl of this just when the air starts to turn a little crisp- yum! 🙂
Melanie @ Just Some Salt and Pepper says
Yum, corn chowder is one of my favorite things about summer!
cooking with curls says
That looks delicious Deb! I have never had corn chowder before 🙂
Lisa @ Blogghetti says
I don't even care that it's in the mid 90's here, this chowder is gonna get made! This looks so good!! Found your through GYB and following now on bloglovin.
Amy Lee Scott says
Deb, you totally scored on the corn! I love fresh summer corn but think I might have been spoiled by really terrific corn when I lived in Iowa... I adore corn chowder but haven't made any all summer long. I will have to put this on the weekly menu. Thanks for sharing!
thepaintedapron.com says
Looks so gooooooood! I am going to miss fresh summer corn, better go get some today!
Jenna
Diane Balch says
I've never made corn chowder and with fresh corn it must be amazing. Thank you for sharing your recipe with us on foodie friday.
Diane Balch says
I am featuring this recipe on foodie friday today and will be pinning and tweeting it too.
Miz Helen says
Hi Deb,
Wow, this Fresh Corn Chowder is outstanding, wish that was my bowl to have right now. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a good week!
Miz Helen
Miz Helen says
Congratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Enjoy your Labor Day Weekend and your new Red Plate.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Diane Roark says
Deb,
You do such a great job with your pictures. They are beautiful. They make me definitely want a bowl of this Corn Chowder.
Thank you so much for stopping by Saturday Dishes and adding this recipe. I pinned it!
Blessings,
Diane Roark
http://www.recipesforourdailybread.com
Lizzy T says
I've never made corn chowder with fresh corn. I love this idea!
Jamie Sherman says
I spent some time in the Midwest and seeing this corn chowder makes me miss the fresh sweet corn that should be out right about now!! Gah!!! Maybe I can find some good local stuff! Pinning and sharing! 🙂
Camilla Hawkins says
We eat with our eyes and you have definitely done a brilliant job of selling this soup to me. I can't wait to try it! Thanks for including my asparagus soup:-)
Deb Attinella says
Thank you!