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A big pot of hearty corn chowder with a ladle.

Easy Breezy Corn Chowder

This easy corn chowder is so delicious! The creaminess comes from adding sour cream at the end, so there is no need to mess around with a roux. That makes it lighter, brighter, and much much simpler to make. It's loaded with fresh corn and zucchini and it hits the spot any time of year.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Vegetarian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 onion, large diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 carrots, diced or sliced
  • 5 red potatoes, medium
  • 2 cobs corn
  • 1 zucchini, small
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1-2 litres stock or water
  • 200 grams sour cream, full-fat

Optional Add-Ins

  • Small handful fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 10-15 cherry tomatoes. halved

Instructions
 

  • Sweat the onions, carrots, celery in a large pot over medium heat
  • Add the potatoes and zucchini
  • Add the stock or water - just enough to cover the veggies
  • Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until the potatoes are nearly tender
  • Add the corn and simmer for another 3-5 minutes
  • Remove from heat
  • Stir in the sour cream and optional add-ins
  • Add cracked black pepper to taste, and adjust the salt if needed

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Notes

  • If you are making this in a season when fresh corn on the cob isn't available, use frozen corn. Try to avoid canned corn as it has extra sugar added to it.

    • Nutrition

    Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 46.6gProtein: 6.6gFat: 13.4gSaturated Fat: 7.1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 479mgPotassium: 996mgFiber: 6.5gSugar: 7gCalcium: 77mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Corn, soup
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