Description
A delicious savory corn chowder inspired by Mexican street flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn kernels
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
- Add the diced potatoes and corn kernels, stirring to combine.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and cilantro.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
Notes
- This chowder can be made vegan by substituting heavy cream with coconut milk.
- Adjust the spices according to your taste preference.
- Top with crumbled queso fresco for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Savory Corn Chowder, Mexican Street Flavors, Corn Soup, Vegetarian Soup