Summer Corn and Zucchini Chowder
Brighten your summer with this Summer Corn and Zucchini Chowder, a creamy, veggie-rich delight that's perfect for any time of the year!
Equipment
- Dutch oven or stockpot
Ingredients
Bacon and Vegetables
- 4 strips bacon cooked, chopped into bits
- ½ large yellow onion diced
- 2 ribs celery finely diced
- 5 ears corn cut off from the cob
- 4 cloves garlic minced
Liquids and Seasonings
- 5 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 2 medium russet potatoes peeled and cut into ¼-inch cubes
- 1 ¼ teaspoon kosher sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon thyme
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups half and half or whole milk
Zucchini and Squash
- 1 large zucchini cut into quarters lengthwise, then sliced
- 1 large yellow squash cut into quarters lengthwise, then sliced
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Set a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Add onion and celery, cook for 3 minutes, then add corn and continue cooking for an additional 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and turn the heat up to medium-high. Once the mixture is simmering, add the potatoes along with the salt, pepper, paprika, parsley, thyme, and cayenne. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes before adding the zucchini and yellow squash.
- Once the zucchini and yellow squash have been added, cook until the potatoes are fork-tender and the zucchini and squash are fully cooked, about 10-12 minutes.
- Transfer 2 cups of chowder to a food processor or blender. Puree until silky smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Return the mixture to the pot and add the half and half. Stir to combine, then remove from the heat.
- Let the chowder sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
To STORE your Summer Corn Chowder, refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can also FREEZE it for up to 2 months, but avoid freezing if it contains dairy, as it can affect the texture. REHEAT the chowder on the stove over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it's warmed through. Alternatively, you can use a microwave-safe bowl and heat it in 30-second intervals, stirring in between.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 1282mgPotassium: 790mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 672IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 134mgIron: 1mg
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