Corn and Bean Chowder

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⏱ 25 mins 🍽 6-8 serving(s) 🏷 Chowders

This comforting chowder is an ideal dish for colder weather. Adapted from a classic cookbook, it uses frozen corn and kidney beans for a wholesome, hearty soup. The method involves sautéing onions and garlic, simmering corn in broth, then blending part of the corn to create a naturally creamy texture without needing potatoes. It's a simple, satisfying meal that comes together quickly.

Corn and Bean Chowder

Ingredients

  • 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups onions, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups corn, divided
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup dry milk
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked kidney beans
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. Warm the olive oil in a large cooking pot.
  2. Cook the sliced onions and minced garlic until softened.
  3. Pour in 3 cups of the corn along with the vegetable broth and nutmeg.
  4. Allow the mixture to reach a boil, then reduce to a simmer until the corn becomes tender.
  5. While that cooks, blend the remaining 1 cup of corn in a food processor or blender until smooth.
  6. Once the corn in the pot is tender, stir in the corn puree, dry milk, cooked kidney beans, and salt.
  7. Heat the chowder until it is nearly boiling.
  8. Reduce the temperature and continue to simmer for about 5 minutes.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium443200 mg

Recipe details

CategoryChowders
Authorladypit