Description
Experience the ultimate cozy dish with Ina Garten’s Cheddar Corn Chowder. This warm, creamy chowder features sweet corn, rich cheddar cheese, and hearty potatoes in a harmonious blend of flavors. Perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, this dish will warm both your heart and your home, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6 ears of corn)
- 2 cups diced Yukon gold potatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 4 slices bacon (optional), cooked and crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables: Peel and dice the Yukon gold potatoes; set aside. Cut kernels off the corn cobs.
- Sauté: In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and add diced onions. Cook until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add garlic and corn: Stir in minced garlic along with corn kernels; sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Combine: Add the diced potatoes and pour in vegetable broth until submerged. Bring to a gentle simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Creamy finish: Mix in heavy cream and gradually stir in shredded cheddar until melted and smooth.
- Season: Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 65mg