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Zucchini Corn Chowder

Creamy Zucchini Corn Chowder: Your New Favorite Comfort Soup

Experience the delightful blend of sweet corn and tender zucchini in this creamy Zucchini Corn Chowder.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Comfort Foods
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Adds richness
  • 2 strips Bacon Provides smoky flavor
  • 1 cup Yellow Onion Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Chowder
  • 1 pound Russet Potatoes Diced
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Or vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 1 medium Zucchini Diced
  • 4 ears Sweet Corn Kernels removed or 2 cans
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For richness
Seasoning
  • 0.125 teaspoon Kosher Salt To enhance flavors
  • 0.125 teaspoon Black Pepper For mild spiciness
For Garnish
  • Fresh Parsley For color and flavor
  • Minced Jalapeño For a spicy finish

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Directions
  1. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, melt the butter.
  2. Add diced bacon to the pot and cook until crispy.
  3. Stir in diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened.
  4. Add diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Reduce heat and let the chowder simmer until potatoes are tender.
  6. Incorporate diced zucchini, corn, cream, salt, and pepper. Let simmer again.
  7. Remove half of the chowder and puree until smooth; return to pot.
  8. Adjust seasoning and serve garnished with parsley and jalapeño.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For a thicker chowder, consider adding a cornstarch slurry.

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