Description
Creamy Corn and Zucchini Chowder is the ultimate summer comfort food that brings together fresh, seasonal ingredients for a light yet satisfying meal. This delightful chowder combines sweet corn and tender zucchini in a creamy base, making it perfect for family dinners, casual gatherings, or meal prep. Enjoy guilt-free indulgence with this nourishing dish that’s easy to prepare and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium russet potatoes, diced
- 4 ears of sweet corn, husked
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 4 cups water or veggie stock
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 2 strips bacon, chopped
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a heavy-duty pot, melt butter over medium heat. Cook bacon until browned.
- Sauté onion, celery, carrot, garlic, and thyme until softened.
- Add potatoes and water/stock; bring to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are halfway done.
- Stir in zucchini and corn; season with salt and pepper. Simmer until vegetables are tender.
- Discard the bay leaf and blend part of the chowder until smooth; stir back into the pot.
- Add half and half; heat through before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg