Description
This Cheddar Corn Chowder is rich, creamy, and packed with sweet corn, tender potatoes, and sharp cheddar cheese. A comforting one-pot soup that delivers cozy flavor in every spoonful and comes together in just 45 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Place a large soup pot over medium heat.
- Add butter and allow it to melt. Sauté diced onion, celery, and carrot for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir continuously for 1 to 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
- Slowly pour in vegetable broth while stirring to prevent lumps from forming.
- Add diced potatoes and corn kernels. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese gradually, stirring until fully melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and black pepper. For a thicker texture, mash a small portion of the potatoes directly in the pot.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Simmer gently to prevent the cream from separating.
- Freshly shredded cheddar melts more smoothly than pre-shredded varieties.
- If the soup thickens too much during storage, add a splash of broth or milk when reheating.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving for the best flavor balance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cheddar corn chowder, corn chowder with cheese, creamy corn soup, vegetarian chowder, easy corn chowder