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Spicy Sweet Corn Chowder
Spicy Sweet Corn Chowder
Experience the delightful warmth of our Spicy Sweet Corn Chowder, a recipe that proves soupy comfort can be both healthy and indulgent. This creamy soup uses pureed portions of itself to achieve a silky consistency without the heaviness that often accompanies traditional chowders. By incorporating spicy Chorizo and fresh vegetables, this dish offers a symphony of flavors, making it a perfect meal for cooler months.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. Chorizo sausage ground bulk
- 2 stalks celery finely chopped
- 2 large carrots finely chopped
- ½ large white onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves fresh garlic finely minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper finely chopped
- 6 cups organic chicken broth or vegetable stock
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes chopped
- 4 ears sweet corn kernels only
- 2 teaspoons fresh oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup half and half tempered
- fresh chives to garnish optional
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash all vegetables and pat dry before prepping. Potatoes peels can be left on or removed according to personal preference.
- Brown sausage in a large, high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer sausage to a plate and drain all but 1-2 tablespoons of fat from skillet.
- Reduce heat to medium and add chopped celery, carrots, onion, garlic, and jalapeno pepper to skillet. Sauté for several minutes, stirring continually, until vegetables are soft and fragrant.
- Return sausage to skillet, along with chicken or vegetable stock. Add potatoes, sweet corn, oregano, and bay leaf to skillet. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until heated through and potatoes are tender, approximately 20 minutes. Stir occasionally while cooking.
- Transfer 3-4 cups of soup mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. (See safety tip above first!). Pour pureed soup mixture back into skillet and stir to combine.
- To prevent curdling, add 2-3 tablespoons of hot soup mixture, one tablespoon at a time, to half and half before stirring into the skillet. Stir to combine and simmer another 5-10 minutes to heat through. Remove bay leaf and serve immediately – enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Notes
Tip: Use extreme caution when blending hot liquids as they can explode. Cool slightly and make sure the lid to your blender is properly ventilated before proceeding.
Nutrition
Calories: 199kcal (10%)Carbohydrates: 31g (10%)Protein: 7g (14%)Fat: 6g (9%)Saturated Fat: 4g (25%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 25mg (8%)Sodium: 51mg (2%)Potassium: 748mg (21%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 6g (7%)Vitamin A: 3329IU (67%)Vitamin C: 22mg (27%)Calcium: 54mg (5%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
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