Spicy Creamy Jalapeño Corn Chowder
Spicy Creamy Jalapeño Corn Chowder is a delightful blend of sweet corn and zesty jalapeños, creating a comforting dish that’s perfect for chilly nights or festive gatherings. This chowder combines creamy richness with crunchy vegetables, offering a taste experience that warms the soul. Each spoonful promises vibrant flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels
- 2 medium jalapeños, diced (adjust to taste)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables: Wash and dice onions, jalapeños, and potatoes. Remove corn kernels if using fresh corn.
- Sauté onions and jalapeños: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and jalapeños; cook for an additional minute.
- Add potatoes and broth: Stir in diced potatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Incorporate corn and cream: Add corn and heavy cream to the pot, stirring well. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Season and serve: Stir in lime juice; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro or extra jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg