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    Southwestern Corn Chowder

    Published: Jul 31, 2021 · Modified: Aug 4, 2022 by Garden to Griddle · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This is a hearty and flavor-rich soup that's just creamy enough while still maintaining great texture! Make it a soup night and keep the stress out of making dinner!

    Southwestern corn chowder is in fact more flavorful than basic corn chowder! You get a richer soup that's still slightly sweet but more savory. 

    This is a very hearty soup. You get your potatoes, which are filling and help to make the soup creamier. Black beans add flavor and protein and also creaminess if you choose to blend some in. Bacon, well need I say more? It adds crunch and a ton of flavor! I would not recommend adding bacon into the soup because it will soften but keep it as a garnish. 

    All of the veggies are fresh and add more flavor and the corn adds sweetness. 

    The Greek yogurt adds protein, richness, and creaminess. 

    I chose an amount of soup to blend that gives it just enough creaminess without removing too much texture. We're not making a blended soup or "baby food" here, as my husband would call it. Keep the texture, it makes a difference!

    Chips and tortillas go well with this soup and it actually tastes really good cold!

    This is supposed to be an easy soup. There is some prep time with chopping and baking the bacon but all in all it's an easy recipe! Want to make it quicker after a long day? Prep all the veggies the night before and make the bacon while the soup cooks. 

    Sauté veggies
    Add spices and broth
    Add corn, beans, and blend some of the soup

    I cook my beans from scratch but you can choose canned beans to make it quicker. I have not included cook time into this recipe if you choose to make your beans from scratch!

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    corn chowder with cilantro, bacon pieces, fresh tomato

    Southwestern Corn Chowder

    This is a hearty and flavor-rich soup that's just creamy enough while still maintaining great texture! Serve with chips or a tortilla to change it up a bit!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 35 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Main Course, Soups and Stews
    Cuisine American, gluten free, Toddler and Kid Friendly
    Servings 7

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 strip of bacon per person to garnish (at last 6-8)
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 cups unpeeled cubed red potatoes (about 3 medium potatoes cut in ½” cubes peel if you want)
    • 1 ¾- 2 cups diced green bell pepper (1 pepper diced small)
    • 1 ½ cups yellow onion (1 medium onion)
    • 4 large garlic cloves
    • 1 cup diced celery ribs (2 ribs of celery, no leaves)
    • 5 cups low sodium vegetable broth
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 2 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon garlic granules
    • 1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 4 ½ cups frozen corn kernels (up to 5 cups)
    • 2 cups cooked black beans (with some juice but not much)
    • ¾ cup full fat plain Greek yogurt

    Optional Garnishes

    • diced green onion to garnish
    • cilantro
    • diced tomatoes
    • optional red pepper or smoked paprika

    Instructions
     

    Make Bacon

    • Bake strips of bacon at 400°F for 20 minutes for dark and crispy. Middle rack for conventional and convection oven. Let cool, then break into small pieces. Set aside. Option to bake the bacon while the soup cooks.

    Make the Soup

    • Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil on medium-low heat (level 3) in a large, heavy bottom pot ( I use a 5 qt. Corning Ware) Once hot add all veggies and potatoes. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
    • Add 5 cups broth with all spices (smoked paprika, sea salt, cumin, garlic granules, and bay leaf). Cook for another 18- 20 minutes and decrease heat to low-medium (level 2). Cook for another 5 minutes and then add corn and beans (if you want a lighter and brighter color soup then add the beans after blending). Cook for another 15 minutes and turn off heat.
    • Add yogurt and transfer 6 cups of the soup to a blender (heat safe blender). Using immersion blender is not recommended for this recipe.
    • If you want thicker soup do 1 less cup broth. Blend more of the soup if you wish to have it smoother. Add beans if you haven't already.
    Keyword corn chowder

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