Creamy Corn Chowder Red Peppers (Printable)
Velvety chowder featuring sweet corn, roasted red peppers, and tender potatoes. A comforting dish for any season.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 large red bell pepper, diced
05 - 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
06 - 3 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
07 - 2 celery stalks, diced
→ Liquids
08 - 4 cups vegetable broth
09 - 1 cup heavy cream
10 - 1/2 cup whole milk
→ Seasonings
11 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
13 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
14 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
→ Garnishes
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped (optional)
17 - Crumbled cooked bacon (optional, omit for vegetarian)
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent.
02 - Stir in the minced garlic, diced red bell pepper, and diced celery. Sauté for an additional 3 minutes until the vegetables have softened.
03 - Add the diced potatoes, corn kernels, smoked paprika, dried thyme, black pepper, and kosher salt. Stir thoroughly to ensure the vegetables are well coated with the spices.
04 - Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
05 - Using an immersion blender, carefully blend about half of the soup directly in the pot until creamy, leaving some chunks for body and texture. Alternatively, transfer half of the soup to a standard blender, process until smooth, and then return it to the pot.
06 - Stir in the heavy cream and whole milk. Continue to simmer gently for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper as needed.
07 - Serve the creamy corn chowder hot. Garnish each serving with fresh chopped chives and, if desired, crumbled cooked bacon.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It's like a warm hug in a bowl, truly comforting and satisfying.
- The blend of textures and flavors is just divine, surprisingly easy to achieve for such a rich taste.
02 -
- Don't over-blend! Leaving some chunks of potatoes and corn provides a much more satisfying texture.
- Always taste and adjust your seasonings at the end; what tastes perfect to me might need a little extra something for you.
03 -
- For an even deeper flavor in your red bell pepper, roast it whole until charred, then peel and dice before adding to the pot.
- If you're not strictly vegetarian, sautéing the initial vegetables in a tablespoon of rendered bacon fat instead of butter adds an incredible layer of savory depth.