Simple Corn Chowder
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 285cal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes about 5 medium, diced
- 1 cup carrots about 12 baby carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery 3 stalks, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups frozen corn fresh or canned also work
- 1 cup reduced fat mild cheddar cheese divided. Or regular cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups 1% milk or half and half
Instructions
- In large saucepan combine broth, potatoes, carrots, celery, salt and pepper. Bring just to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.1 cup low sodium chicken broth, 2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, 1 cup carrots, 1 cup celery, 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Add corn, replace lid, and simmer for 5 minutes more.2 cups frozen corn
- Stir in 2/3 cup cheese and milk. Raise heat to medium and cook, uncovered, until cheese is melted and chowder is heated through, stirring frequently.1 1/2 cups 1% milk
- Reduce heat to simmer and allow to cook, uncovered, until vegetables are to your liking.
- Top with remaining cheese and optional chopped bacon, cubed ham, parsley, shredded chicken, or oyster crackers.
Notes
- Peeling your potatoes is optional. We have made it both ways.
- You can substitute half and half for the milk if you'd like a richer, creamier corn chowder. The low-fat mild cheddar can be substituted for a medium or regular cheddar. Feel free to season to taste.
- You can use either frozen corn or fresh corn for this chowder. We typically use frozen corn when it's not in season. Canned corn can also be used, simply drain and rinse before using.
- Yukon gold is our go-to, but waxy potatoes such as red potatoes or fingerlings work as well. These types of potatoes hold their shape as they're cooked and don't get too soggy or mushy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion (1 cup) | Calories: 285cal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 860mg | Potassium: 1120mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5698IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 270mg | Iron: 2mg
