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Fresh Corn Chowder

Fresh Corn Chowder

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Fresh Corn Chowder 🌽🍲

This Fresh Corn Chowder is creamy, comforting, and bursting with sweet corn flavors! 🌽✨ A perfect dish for chilly evenings, packed with tender veggies and a velvety broth. 🥄🔥

Ingredients (Serves 4):

  • 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears of corn) 🌽
  • 1 large potato, diced 🥔
  • 1 medium onion, diced 🧅
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
  • 1 cup celery, chopped 🌿
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped 🥕
  • 3 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth 🍲
  • 1 cup whole milk 🥛
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream 🍶
  • 2 tbsp butter 🧈
  • 1 tsp thyme 🌿
  • Salt & pepper to taste 🧂🌑
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish 🌿

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Vegetables:
    • Cut the corn kernels off the cobs and set them aside. 🌽
    • Dice the potatoes, onions, garlic, celery, and carrots. 🥔🧅🥕🌿
  2. Sauté the Aromatics:
    • In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. 🧈
    • Add the onions, garlic, celery, and carrots. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened. 🧅🌿🥕🍳
  3. Add Corn and Potato:
    • Stir in the corn kernels and diced potatoes. 🌽🥔
    • Pour in the vegetable broth, and bring to a simmer. 🔥🍲
    • Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. 🥔⏱️
  4. Add Cream and Seasoning:
    • Once the potatoes are cooked, stir in the milk, heavy cream, and thyme. 🥛🍶🌿
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste. 🧂🌑
    • Let the chowder simmer for another 5 minutes to thicken. 🍲🔥
  5. Blend for a Creamy Texture (Optional):
    • For a smoother texture, blend half of the chowder with an immersion blender or in a regular blender. 🌀🥄
    • Stir the blended portion back into the pot to achieve a creamy, chunky chowder. 🍲✨
  6. Serve and Garnish:
    • Ladle the chowder into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. 🌿🍲
    • Serve with crusty bread on the side for dipping. 🍞🥄

Tips for Success:

  • For extra richness, add a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of shredded cheese on top! 🧀🍲
  • If you like a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce. 🌶️🔥
  • Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be easily reheated. 🥄

Enjoy this creamy, comforting Fresh Corn Chowder – a bowl of sunshine in every spoonful! 🌞🍲🌽

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