Creamy and delicious! This Potato Corn Chowder {with a Cajun Kick} is made with freshly cut corn right off the cob and a little creole seasoning to spice things up a bit.
I was introduced to Panera a few years ago. They had actually been around for a while but there wasn’t a location nearby so it took me a while to finally get to one. I ordered their Vegetarian Summer Corn Chowder Bowl and fell in love. The only problem was it was a seasonal menu item and I haven’t been able to order it since. Problem solved! This delicious recipe is one that I adapted from another food blogger…Damn Delicious. You won’t be able to tell from the delicious creamy taste but it’s actually a much lower calorie version than traditional corn chowder. So grab a bowl and enjoy!
Potato Corn Chowder {with a Cajun Kick}
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 Large leek ,thinly sliced
- 1 Large red bell pepper ,diced
- 2 Cups Milk
- 3-5 Tablespoons All-purpose flour ,depending on how thick you want it. I used 5
- 3 Cups Vegetable broth
- 2 Cups Roasted corn kernels (about 6 ears of corn)
- 2 Pounds Red potatoes ,cubed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Creole Seasoning
- 3/4 teaspoon Thyme
- 3/4 teaspoon Salt
- Chopped fresh chives ,for garnish
For CREOLE SEASONING
- 2 1/2 Tablespoons Paprika
- 2 Tablespoons Garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 Tablespoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Oregano
- 1 Tablespoon Thyme
- 1 Tablespoon Black pepper
Instructions
To make Creole
- Combine paprika, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme and pepper; set aside.
For the Chowder
- Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add leeks and bell pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and flour, and cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in vegetable broth, corn kernels, potatoes, creole seasoning, thyme and salt.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20-30 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chives.
Nutrition
Make sure you take advantage of this fabulous recipe for Potato Corn Chowder {with a Cajun Kick} while sweet summer corn is available.
recipe adapted from Damn Delicious
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