Recipe
Instant Pot Creamy Corn Chowder Recipe
Published: April 1, 2024
This creamy corn chowder is my go-to comfort food. It's packed with veggies and seasoned just right. The instant pot makes it a breeze to whip up. Pure, hearty goodness in a bowl!
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Oh, this corn chowder I'm about to share? Let me tell you, it's comfort in a bowl. Imagine spooning into a creamy, hearty soup brimming with sweet corn, chunky potatoes, and tender carrots. It's got a little thyme, a sprinkle of paprika, and a ripple of heavy cream to tie it all together. Makes your mouth water already, doesn't it? It's an all-time favorite in my kitchen, and I have a feeling you'll love it just as much!
Ingredients for Creamy Corn Chowder
- Frozen corn: Adds sweetness and texture, providing the base flavor and heartiness to the chowder.
- Onion: Adds depth and savory flavor to the chowder, enhancing the overall taste profile of the dish.
- Garlic: Infuses a rich and aromatic flavor, elevating the taste of the chowder to a comforting level.
- Chicken or vegetable broth: Forms the flavorful liquid base of the chowder, enhancing the overall taste and richness of the dish.
- Potatoes: Add creaminess and thickness to the chowder, creating a hearty and satisfying texture in every bite.
- Carrots: Provide a subtle sweetness and a pop of color, adding a delightful contrast to the chowder.
- Thyme: Infuses a warm and earthy flavor, complementing the sweetness of the corn and adding depth to the chowder.
- Paprika: Adds a smoky and slightly spicy flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the chowder.
- Heavy cream: Adds richness and creaminess, creating a velvety texture and luxurious mouthfeel to the chowder.
- Fresh parsley: Adds a fresh and herbaceous flavor, brightening up the chowder and providing a lovely finishing touch.
One interesting tip about this instant pot creamy corn chowder recipe is that you can enhance the flavor by adding a splash of white wine when sautéing the onions and garlic. It adds a subtle depth to the dish that will surprise your taste buds. Enjoy!
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Essential Tools for Making This Chowder
- Instant Pot: Speeds up cooking process, infuses flavors quickly, and ensures even cooking of ingredients.
- Immersion blender: Easily purees soup to desired consistency without the need to transfer hot liquid to a blender.
Common Questions About Making Instant Pot Corn Chowder
Serves: 6 people
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 cups frozen corn
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced potatoes
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and cook the onion and garlic until softened.
- Add the corn, broth, potatoes, carrots, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper to the Instant Pot.
- Close the lid, set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Quick release the pressure, then stir in the heavy cream.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
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Nutritional value:
Per Serving in Calories: 280 kcal | Carbohydrates: 35 g | Protein: 5 g | Total Fat: 15 g | Saturated Fat: 9 g | Trans Fat: 0 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 50 mg | Sodium: 700 mg | Dietary Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 8 g | Calcium: 80 mg | Potassium: 400 mg | Iron: 2 mg | Vitamin A: 800 µg | Vitamin C: 10 mg
Preparing and Storing Creamy Corn Chowder
Make Ahead Instructions
- Prepare the corn chowder as directed, but do not add the heavy cream.
- Let the chowder cool completely before refrigerating in an airtight container.
- When ready to serve, reheat the chowder on the stove, then stir in the heavy cream.
Freezing Instructions
- Cool the corn chowder completely before freezing.
- Transfer the chowder to a freezer-safe container, leaving some space for expansion.
- Thaw the chowder overnight in the refrigerator before reheating on the stove.
