Corn chowder
A chowder is a type of soup or stew, usually thickened with flour, that is made with milk or cream and diced or whole potatoes. Corn chowder is a variation of the dish that includes corn as one of its main ingredients.
The origin of the word chowder is unknown, but it is thought to be derived from the French word chaudiere, which means cooking pot. The first recorded use of the word in English was in the early 18th century.
The first known recipe for corn chowder appeared in The New England Cookery, by Amelia Simmons, in 1796. This early version of the dish was made with salt pork, potatoes, onions, and milk.
Advice
When making corn chowder, start by sautéing some diced onion and celery in butter until they are softened. Then add in the corn, potatoes, and chicken stock. Simmer until the potatoes are tender. Once the potatoes are cooked, add in the cream and season with salt and pepper. Finally, stir in the crumbled bacon and freshly chopped parsley. Serve the chowder hot with a sprinkle of freshly grated cheese on top. For a creamy chowder, blend some of the cooked potatoes and add them back into the soup. This will help thicken the chowder and give it a rich and creamy texture. Enjoy!
Questions
What state is known for corn chowder?
Maine is known for its delicious corn chowder.
How is the Panera Mexican street corn chowder?
The Panera Mexican street corn chowder is generally well-received by customers. It is a creamy, cheesy chowder made with roasted corn, peppers, onions, and cilantro, and is seasoned with garlic, chili powder, and cumin. Customers have praised the chowder for its savory, smoky flavor and for its creamy texture.
Does chowder have to have potatoes?
No, chowder does not have to have potatoes. While potatoes are a common ingredient in chowders, there are many recipes that do not include them.
What is the difference between corn chowder and corn soup?
Corn chowder is a creamy, thick soup that often contains potatoes and other vegetables, as well as chunks of corn. Corn soup is a thinner, broth-based soup that typically contains corn kernels and other vegetables.
What is the most famous soup in America?
The most famous soup in America is likely the classic Chicken Noodle Soup.
What is the most famous soup in North America?
The most famous soup in North America is likely the classic tomato soup.
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Recipes
Salmon-and-Corn Chowder with Lima Beans
- lima bean
- salmon
- onion
- potato
- salt
- bacon
- black pepper
- scallion top
- corn
- chicken broth
- half
Cheddar Corn Chowder
- black pepper
- corn
- all purpose flour
- cheddar cheese
- turmeric
- chicken stock
- olive oil
- half
- salt
- butter
- onion
- white potato
- bacon
Instant Pot Chipotle Cheddar Corn Chowder
- russet potato
- onion
- cilantro
- cheddar cheese
- milk
- chipotle chily
- garlic
- chicken broth
- yellow corn kernel
- bacon
- green onion
- salt
Chicken and Bacon Corn Chowder
- black pepper
- salt
- olive oil
- black peppercorn
- carrot
- chicken
- onion
- celery
- thyme
- bacon
- garlic
- all purpose potato
- spanish onion
- heavy cream
- thyme
- celery
- ears corn
Creamy Corn Chowder
- parsley
- black pepper
- salt
- russet potato
- marjoram
- bay leaf
- leek
- white wine
- heavy cream
- all purpose flour
- fresno chile
- garlic
- parmesan rind
- thyme
- shallot
- shiitake mushroom
- bacon
- butter
- corn
Corn Chowder With Bacon Recipe
- black pepper
- onion
- half
- water
- salt
- cream corn
- red skinned
- bacon
New England Corn Chowder
- butter
- salt
- russet potato
- onion
- black pepper
- corn
- bacon
- all purpose flour
- milk
Corn Chowder with Bacon
- butter
- garlic
- onion
- chicken broth
- thyme
- bacon
- milk
- butter
- cream
- shallots scallion
- corn
- all purpose flour
- potato
- salt
Chicken and White Corn Chowder
- salt
- onion
- chicken broth
- thyme
- rotisserie chicken chicken
- milk
- all purpose flour
- ears white corn
- bacon
Salmon Corn Chowder
- half
- shallot
- salmon
- yukon gold potato
- olive oil
- butter
- dill
- corn
- chicken broth
- black pepper
- salt
- bacon
- green onion
Corn Chowder
- potato
- onion
- half
- chipotle
- salt
- butter
- celery
- cornmeal
- bacon
- corn
- chicken broth
- green chile
Hearty Corn Chowder With Sausage and Potatoes
- cream corn
- onion
- hot sauce
- italian sausage
- olive oil
- butter
- salt
- all purpose flour
- black pepper
- corn
- half
- potato
- chicken broth
Thai Chili Corn Chowder with Coconut Fried Shrimp.
- coconut milk
- shrimp
- ginger
- fresno chile
- lemongrass
- potato
- coconut
- all purpose flour
- salt
- cilantro basil
- sweet thai chili sauce
- butter
- olive oil
- garlic
- egg
- panko bread crumb
- yellow corn
- chicken broth
- fontina cheese
- canola oil
- cilantro
Tuna Corn Chowder
- salt
- onion
- green onion
- black pepper
- tuna
- half
- potato
- parsley
- corn
- butter
- celery
Ham and Corn Chowder with Potato
- chicken stock
- garlic
- onion
- corn
- ham
- thyme
- water
- olive oil
- salt
- milk
- potato
- butter
- all purpose flour
- black pepper
Corn Chowder
- bay leaf
- onion
- bell pepper
- lemon juice
- thyme
- smoked paprika
- cashew
- butter
- bay seasoning
- salt
- celery
- garlic
- yukon gold potato
- water
- ears sweet corn
- chive
- black pepper
- cayenne pepper
- sour cream
Easy Crock Pot Chicken and Corn Chowder
- chicken soup cream
- potato soup cream
- kernel corn
- green chile
- chicken stock
- chicken
- milk
- salt
- bell pepper
- leaf thyme
- black pepper
Filling and Hearty Corn Chowder
- evaporated milk
- onion
- bell pepper
- butter
- kernel corn
- chicken broth
- black pepper
- salt
Chicken and Corn Chowder
- salt
- onion
- rotisserie chicken
- yukon gold potato
- smoked paprika
- butter
- corn
- heavy cream
- chicken broth
- garlic
- bacon
- thyme
Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder
- chicken broth
- butter
- cream corn
- tomato
- green chily
- jalapeño
- onion
- cumin
- chicken
- half cream
- mexican cheese
- garlic
- salt
- tabasco sauce
Slow Cooker Creamy Corn Chowder
- onion
- butter
- salt
- black pepper
- chicken broth
- milk
- bacon
- potato
- corn
5-Ingredient Potato and Corn Chowder
- salt
- green onion
- creamed corn
- waxy yellow potato
- chicken stock
- bacon
- Serving Suggestions, optional
- cheese
- sour cream
Crock Pot Chicken and Corn Chowder Recipe
- dill weed
- chicken broth
- chicken tender
- half
- onion
- potato soup cream
- corn
- carrot
- celery
- butter
The Best Corn Chowder Recipe
- salt
- coriander seed
- black peppercorn
- fennel seed
- bay leaf
- onion
- russet potato
- chicken
- half
- garlic
- all purpose flour
- green onion
- butter
- ears corn
- sugar
Comfort Corn Chowder
- onion
- heavy cream
- milk
- bacon
- butter
- white pepper
- yukon gold
- sugar
- salt
- chicken broth
- all purpose flour
- corn
Instant Pot Corn Chowder
- potato
- half
- celery
- black pepper
- cheese
- garlic
- cornstarch
- parsley
- corn
- chicken stock
- onion
- salt
- bacon
- green onion
Chicken Corn Chowder
- carrot
- onion
- sage
- olive oil
- thyme
- pea
- chicken
- chicken broth
- corn
- salt
Chicken Corn Chowder
- onion
- cream corn
- kernel corn
- bay leaf
- chicken better than bouillon
- carrot
- celery
- all purpose flour
- green onion
- heavy cream
- black pepper
- butter
- thyme
- salt
- russet potato
- rotisserie chicken
- chicken broth
- garlic
- bacon
Crockpot Corn Chowder
- carrot
- celery
- onion
- salt
- bay leaf
- potato
- cornstarch
- marjoram
- almond breeze original almondmilk cashewmilk
- corn
- smoked bacon
Gluten Free Chicken Taco Corn Chowder
- onion
- mccormick gluten taco seasoning
- olive oil
- chicken
- chicken broth
- corn
- tomato
- avocado
Corn Chowder Recipe
- garlic
- salt
- onion
- celery
- thyme
- black pepper
- corn starch
- bacon
- corn
- chicken broth
- milk
- potato
Pumpkin and Chipotle Corn Chowder
- onion
- chicken stock
- cilantro
- heavy cream
- corn
- chipotle
- all purpose flour
- butter
- thyme
- pumpkin
- salt
Chicken Corn Chowder
- carrot
- heavy cream
- all purpose flour
- bay leaf
- onion
- chicken breast
- creole seasoning
- thyme
- corn
- butter
- garlic
- celery
- potato
- water
- bacon
- chive
- salt
Corn Chowder
- black pepper
- parmesan rind
- heavy cream
- butter
- salt
- onion
- yukon gold potato
- smoked paprika
- chili powder
- bay leaf
- garlic
- thyme
- bacon
- green onion
- corn
Turkey Corn Chowder
- chicken soup condensed cream
- bacon
- parsley flake
- bay leaf
- carton chicken stock
- carrot
- onion
- cream cheese
- onion
- all purpose flour
- hash brown potato
- turkey
- celery
- corn
- heavy cream
- turkey gravy
- milk
- green onion
Chicken Corn Chowder
- onion
- bell pepper
- all purpose flour
- corn
- half
- carrot
- celery
- chicken
- garlic
- russet potato
- chicken broth
- bacon
- green onion
- pepper
- salt
Corn Chowder
- carrot
- creole seasoning
- heavy cream
- bay leaf
- onion
- all purpose flour
- thyme
- butter
- celery
- garlic
- potato
- water
- bacon
- corn
- chive
- salt
Sweet Corn Chowder
- salt
- thyme
- bay leaf
- onion
- basil
- celery
- new potato
- butter
- garlic
- milk
- bacon
- ears corn
Southwestern Corn Chowder
- red potato
- olive oil
- lime juice
- bay leaf
- onion
- poblano pepper
- bell pepper
- chili powder
- cilantro
- crème fraîche
- water
- butter
- celery
- garlic
- salt
- vegetable broth
- sweet corn ear
- black pepper
- cheddar cheese
Bacon Corn Chowder
- cheddar cheese
- bay seasoning
- salt
- green chile
- onion
- thyme
- black pepper
- cayenne pepper
- potato
- milk
- chicken stock
- all purpose flour
- garlic
- corn
- bacon
- cheddar cheese
corn chowder with chile, lime and cotija
- milk
- butter
- chili powder
- olive oil
- jalapeño
- onion
- lime
- heavy cream
- ricotta salata cheese
- cilantro
- mayonnaise
- sour cream
- garlic
- black bean
- all purpose flour
- chicken stock
- ears corn
- tortilla chip
- chili powder
- salt
Summer Squash & Corn Chowder
- white
- yellow summer squash
- thyme
- cheddar cheese
- celery
- black pepper
- salt
- milk
- applewood smoked bacon
- green onion
Sweet Corn Chowder
- black pepper
- salt
- all purpose flour
- parmesan cheese
- half
- milk
- curry powder
- onion
- chicken stock
- pumpernickel bread
- olive oil
- celery
- garlic
- corn
- butter
Cajun Corn Chowder
- red lentil
- olive oil
- thyme
- salt
- corn
- coconut milk
- bell pepper
- onion
- yukon gold potato
- cajun seasoning
- celery
- garlic
- vegetable stock
- green onion
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Correlated with Higher Ratings
- chicken broth
Staple Ingredients
- salt 80%
- onion 75%
- corn 57%
- butter 52%
Common Ingredients
- bacon 50%
- black pepper 45%
- chicken broth 41%
- garlic 41%
- all purpose flour 34%
- thyme 34%
Usual Ingredients
- celery 30%
- potato 30%
- milk 25%
- green onion 23%
- half 23%
- olive oil 23%
- bay leaf 20%
- heavy cream 20%
- carrot 16%
- chicken stock 16%
- chicken 14%
Rarey Ingredients
- bell pepper 11%
- russet potato 11%
- water 11%
- yukon gold potato 11%