The Best Corn Chowder- Gluten Free
This creamy corn chowder is easy, warming and gluten free. Sweet corn, salty crispy bacon, nutty new potatoes all in a thick and creamy soup base with lots of fresh parsley on top. The perfect soup for all year round.
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Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter, salted or unsalted
- 250 g frozen sweetcorn *see notes
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
- 300 g baby new potatoes, cut in half or quartered depending on size
- 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 750 ml vegetable or chicken stock, made with a stock cube
- 500 ml double cream
- ½ bunch chopped parsley
- Optional
- 1 green jalapeno, finely chopped
- 75 g pancetta
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. If using, add the pancetta to the pan and fry for about 3 minutes until the lardons are golden and crispy. Using a slotted spoon remove the pancetta from the pan and place in a bowl lined with some kitchen paper to absorb some of the fat. If not using pancetta simply sweat the onions and vegetables in the butter and carry on with the recipe as instructed.
- Add in the diced onion, garlic, celery, carrot and jalepeno (if using). Sweat in the butter for 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Mix in the corn and potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the stock into the pot and simmer covered over medium heat for 8-12 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
- Remove the pot from the heat and pour in the cream. Stir in the parsley and add the pancetta back into the soup. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Once the cream is mixed into the chowder you can place it back on the heat if you need to. Divide into bowls and serve with fresh bread.
Notes
1- you can skip peeling the potatoes if you like. It's down to preference. If you use the new or mini potatoes definitely skip the peeling.
2- frozen or fresh sweetcorn work in this recipe. If you're using frozen there is no need to thaw the corn first.
Nutrition
Calories: 667kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 16058mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 3654IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg
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