Creamy Corn Chowder Potatoes (Printable Version)
Hearty chowder featuring sweet corn, tender potatoes, and a rich creamy base for a cozy meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 celery stalks, diced
04 - 2 medium carrots, diced
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced (about 1.1 pounds)
07 - 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (about 5–6 ears or 1.3 pounds)
→ Liquids & Dairy
08 - 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
09 - 1 cup whole milk
10 - 1 cup heavy cream
→ Seasonings
11 - 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
12 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
13 - ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
14 - ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
→ Garnish
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or parsley
16 - Crumbled cooked bacon or shredded cheddar cheese (omit for vegetarian)
# Method:
01 - In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add diced potatoes, corn, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
04 - Using an immersion blender, blend about one-third of the soup directly in the pot to create a creamy texture, leaving plenty of chunky vegetables. Alternatively, transfer 2 cups of soup to a blender, purée, and return to the pot.
05 - Stir in the milk and heavy cream. Simmer gently for 5–10 more minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
06 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with chives, parsley, bacon, or cheese as desired. Serve hot.
# Chef's Tips:
01 -
- The combination of fresh sweet corn and creamy potatoes creates the most comforting texture that feels like a hug in a bowl.
- This chowder comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all day.
02 -
- Blending too much of the soup turns it into baby food. The magic is in the mix of creamy and chunky.
- Adding cream too early can cause it to separate. Wait until the very end for the silkiest result.
03 -
- Reserve some corn kernels to add after blending for pops of sweetness in every bite.
- The soup thickens as it sits, so add a splash of broth when reheating.