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Summer Corn and Zucchini Chowder

Creamy Summer Corn and Zucchini Chowder to Brighten Your Day

Enjoy the comforting flavors of Summer Corn and Zucchini Chowder, perfect for busy evenings and refreshing summer days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 slices Bacon or omit for vegetarian
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion can substitute with shallots
  • 2 stalks Celery omit if unavailable
  • 3 cups Fresh Corn canned or frozen can be used
  • 3 cloves Garlic or garlic powder to taste
  • 4 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth use vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 2 medium Russet Potatoes or substitute with Yukon Gold
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Sea Salt adjust if using table salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper can substitute with white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika for additional flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Parsley use fresh if available
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme oregano can be used as an alternative
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust to taste
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Zucchini or use yellow squash
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup Half and Half or substitute with coconut milk

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large Dutch oven, heat over medium flame and add chopped bacon. Cook for about 5 minutes until crispy.
  2. Add diced yellow onion and chopped celery, cooking for about 3 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in fresh corn and cook for 4 minutes, then add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and raise heat to medium-high. Add cubed potatoes and spices, then simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Introduce chopped zucchini into the broth and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until fork-tender.
  6. Transfer 2 cups of chowder into a blender and puree until smooth, then return it to the pot.
  7. Mix in half and half, let sit on low heat for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 560mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or grilled cheese for a complete meal. Customize it with seasonal vegetables or proteins as desired.

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