Southwest Style Creamy Corn Chowder

Corn chowder is a popular dish in the Southwestern region of the United States, where corn is a staple ingredient in many traditional recipes.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

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Southwest Style Creamy Corn Chowder

Cooking Method: Sautéing, Simmering Cuisine: American, Southwestern Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 clove Garlic
• 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
• 1 pepper Jalapeno
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 4 cup Frozen Corn
• 4 cup Vegetable Broth
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• 2 tablespoon Cilantro
• 2 tablespoon Lime Juice
• 1 cup Tortilla Chips
• 1 medium Avocado

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and jalapeno. Sauté until vegetables are softened.
2. Add ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
3. Add frozen corn and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender and blend in batches.
5. Return the soup to the pot and stir in milk and heavy cream. Heat until warmed through.
6. Stir in cilantro and lime juice.
7. Serve the chowder topped with crushed tortilla chips and sliced avocado.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 8g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.