Corn Chowder

Corn Chowder is a great way to utilize fresh corn. This chowder is rich and delicious. Here is how we do it:

Equipment: Dutch oven

 

Ingredients: 4 cups fresh or frozen corn 

                   2 red potatoes peeled and chopped

                   1 red bell pepper chopped

                   1 medium onion chopped

                   1 teaspoon red pepper flakes*

                   6 to 8 cups broth or water (broth veggie or chicken)

                   2 cups heavy cream or half and half**

                   salt and pepper to taste

On medium heat: In Dutch oven: sautè bell pepper and onion in 2 tablespoons broth until tender. Then add corn, potatoes, rest of the broth. Bring to boil for 5 minutes. Simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in cream. Salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish with cheese, chives, bacon

Tip: Add grilled chicken.

*1 teaspoon smoked paprika or Chipotle pepper are great substitutes for red pepper flakes

** May substitute vegan non diary cashew cream or cashew yogurt unsweetened