Corn Chowder with Chipotles Recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 414.5 per serving
Rating: Not rated yet
Ingredients:
- 3 slices smoked bacon
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 small potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, minced
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 – 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
Instructions:
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Cook Bacon: In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon and drain it on paper towels. Set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the saucepan and discard the rest.
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Prepare Vegetables: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced celery to the saucepan. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
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Simmer Potatoes: Add the diced potatoes and chicken stock to the saucepan. Bring it to a boil, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are slightly tender.
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Add Corn and Chipotle: Stir in the red pepper, corn kernels, minced chipotle chile in adobo sauce, and continue to cook for another 10 minutes or until all the vegetables are tender.
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Finish Chowder: Crumble the reserved bacon and stir it into the chowder. If the chowder is too thick, adjust the consistency with 1/4 cup of milk and heat until steaming.
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Season and Serve: Season the chowder with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped cilantro just before serving.
This Corn Chowder with Chipotles is a comforting dish that combines smoky bacon with the sweetness of corn and a hint of spicy chipotle flavor. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal, especially during cooler weather. Enjoy the creamy texture and rich flavors of this hearty chowder!
