Nothing beats a good homemade soup and my Restaurant Style Corn Chowder is a delicious way to use the summer corn or to warm your body and soul during the winter months.
Whether you serve up my corn chowder as the main course or a starter, making delicious soups is easier than you think. And my tips and tricks will have you making restaurant-style soups in your own kitchen for your family and friends in no time.
What ingredients do I need to make Corn Chowder?
Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make Corn Chowder. In Chef Speak this is called the “Mise en Place” which translates to “Everything in its Place”.
Not only does setting your ingredients up ahead of time speed up the cooking process, it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.
Do I have to use fresh vegetables in my soup?
No, you don’t. I prefer using fresh vegetables when ever possible but you can also use frozen vegetables when making soups. I also try to use up any leftover veggies or meats that I have on hand. In the old days soups were always made out of leftovers!
What vegetables do I need to make soups at home?
Most soups start out with three basic vegetables, celery, carrots and onions. This is called a Mirepoix.
When making chowders you add potatoes. Since I was making Corn Chowder the other ingredient is pretty obvious, corn.
How do I make Corn Chowder?
- In a large sauce pan add the butter and allow it to melt
- Add the diced vegetables and saute them for 5-7 minutes over med-high heat
- Add in the flour and mix well, turn down the heat to low and allow to simmer for 3-4 minutes to let the flour cook. (Don’t let the flour burn or get dark)
- Add the hot stock to the cooked roux (butter and flour mixture) and mix in well.
- Add the milk, corn, and seasonings.
- Reduce the heat and allow the chowder to simmer for 30-45 minutes.
**If the chowder starts to get too thick, thin it out with additional milk, stock or water.
What else can I add to my corn chowder?
Pulled cooked chicken would make a great addition to the soup. But you could also add some of your favorite veggies to the chowder.
Originally soup was made up of anything extra we had lying around, so don’t be afraid to get creative with your leftovers!
Once you see how easy they are to make and how many different types of soup you can make they’ll be no going back to the canned soups.
More Soup Recipes You’ll Love!
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- Manhattan Clam Chowder
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Corn Chowder Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces unsalted butter
- 1 cup flour
- 2 qt vegetable or chicken stock
- ½ cup heavy cream ( light cream, milk or half and half can be used)
- 2 carrots small dice
- 4 stalks celery small dice
- 1 medium onion small dice
- 2 potatoes unpeeled small diced
- 2 ears fresh corn or frozen corn
- Sea Salt and Pepper to taste
- pinch of thyme to taste
Instructions
- In a sauce pan add butter and allow to melt
- Add diced vegetables and allow to saute for about 5-7 minutes over med-high heat
- Add in the flour and mix well, turn down the heat to low and allow to simmer for 5-7 minutes to let the flour cook.
- Add the hot stock to the roux (butter and flour mixture) and mix in well.
- add the milk and corn, reduce heat and allow to simmer for 30-45 minutes.
- If the chowder appears too thick, thin it out with additional milk, stock or water.
Nutrition
Brianna
THis chowder is so fresh and creamy
Jeri
I love corn chowder, and this was perfect with fresh summer corn!
Kay
Chef Dennis, thank you so much for this fabulous chowder that the whole family enjoyed! It’s rare in our house for everyone to eat and enjoy the same thing so this is a keeper and will be made often!
Rob
The perfect summer soup!
Kayla DiMaggio
Corn chowder is one of my favorite Summer recipes and this was so easy and delicious! I loved all of the bright and fresh flavors!
Amanda Dixon
Perfect way to enjoy summer corn! It was so creamy and decadent.
Emily
My son loves corn and I know he is going to loves this!
Gloria Duggan
Fresh corn season is just around the corner. So is comfort food season. This is the perfect recipe for both.
Veronika Sykorova
This looks so creamy and comforting. I love corn chowder but I’ve never actually made it at home! I have so much fresh corn I need to use up so this recipe came at the perfect time!
Brianna May
This looks delicious!
Barbara
I just found your site and am looking forward to upcoming recipes! I live in the land of minimal seafood (Wisconsin) and I like that you respect the cost involved in using seafood. Also as a senior living in a senior high rise grilling is a challenge. I am hoping that your grilling recipes will be compatible with an indoor grill. Making corn chowder tonight. Looking forward to many more clever recipes! Let’s cook together!
Chef Dennis Littley
hi Barbara
all of the grill recipes can be done on a grill pan. I’m in a condo for the summer and will be doing my grilling with a grill pan as well. I hope you enjoyed the chowder
Ann
Soup in the mug always adds +10 points to the appetite of the dish! I really like soups, especially thick chowder, especially if the weather outside is inclement 🙂 So soup is always a good idea. I also like spicy soups and creamy textures. Your blog is a real find, your recipes are very interesting and relevant for every day. Thank you, I will definitely keep this recipe and cook it often!
Natalie
I never tried corn chowder but now I definitely must give it a try, This looks and sounds perfect. So creamy and flavorful. Love all the tips and instructions. Thanks for sharing!
SHANIKA
I’ve never tried Corn Chowder but this recipe looks so amazing and creamy! I love that you’ve added other veggies including celery and carrots. Perfect!
Aine
I love corn chowder so much, but I’m used to the Brazilian version with smoked sausage, which I hardly ever eat because it’s so heavy. I can’t wait to try this lighter version!! Thank you!
GUNJAN C Dudani
I have been craving for a chowder last week. Finally I am set with a recipe and this is delicious and satisfying.
Paula Montenegro
I totally agree with using frozen vegetables and what’s lying around! So many great soups come out of that. I’m saving this chowder recipe to make very soon!
Leslie
I haven’t had corn chowder in a very long time! I’m adding this recipe to my list for this fall. It looks delicious!
Jean | DelightfulRepast.com
Dennis, this sounds like a very satisfying soup. Must make it on the next/first cold day! I just hate canned soup, they all taste alike. No matter what flavor you get, it just tastes like garlic powder, which I hate. Might be good to have on hand for the next natural disaster or, as you said, Zombie Apocalypse!
Star Traci
I am trying to cook more so I am appreciative of this easy recipe!
🙂
Traci
Jess
What a delicious and hearty looking and sounding soup! I am definitely saving this recipe so that I can make it once the weather cools down a bit!
Barbies Beauty Bits
Corn chouder, yum!!! This is perfect for this time of year. I will be making this soon.
Kelly Anthony
Corn chowder is one of my favorites soups. I’ll be adding this soup to our menu once the weather cools down here in Texas.
Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen
I love corn chowder, but have never made it myself, but this looks so straight forward! Can’t wait to cook up a batch!
All That I'm Eating
Do you know I’ve only made chowder with smoked bacon in before? I love the sound of your version which is veggie. Sounds so comforting so perfect for autumn.
Diana
This looks amazing and perfect for a chilly fall evening! I’m going to add this to our menu this week!
Rena
My husband loves corn chowder but I’ve never tried to make it myself. Pinning this to surprise him soon.
Kathy
I love corn chowder. I have never tried making it myself before though. Looking forward to giving your recipe a try now. Yum!
Catalina
This is the perfect season for a good corn chowder! Thanks for these helpful tricks! I should try it!
Lynndee
It doesn’t feel like fall yet, but soon it will. That being said, I’m going to save your recipe because soups are the best on those cold evenings.
Victoria
You make this look easy. My family has to suffer from canned soups because I’ve never made soup from scratch. However, who knows, maybe this is the year that I give it a try.
Ruth I
This soup looks very good chef! Nice, neat and pretty easy to prepare indeed. I’d love to have this on the side of my steak.
Denay DeGuzman
This beautiful corn chowder looks absolutely delicious! Mmmm… I’d love to have a bowl of it right now!
Kate
I agree with you that homemade soup is far superior to canned (but I also keep a couple cans on hand just in case!) This soup looks really delicious and filling, perfect for the fall!
Terri Steffes
Love the tips for making soup and the recipe for the corn chowder. I love reading about ways to enhance the flavors of my food.
Beth
We always got our soup in a can until about 3 years ago when I made some baked potato soup. I don’t make a lot of soup yet, but I will have to try this recipe. (I will continue to have some canned soup on hand in case of a zombie apocalypse!)
WestmanReviews
Thank you for sharing all of these recipes. I love to read your posts because it always gives me dinner ideas! I will be making corn chowder soon!
Pam
I love corn chowder. Thanks for the tasty recipe and the awesome tips and tricks for making soup.
cait
were huge fans of soups like this and especially with corn chowder! i cant wait to try this!
Amber Myers
I need to make this for sure. I’ve always loved corn chowder. I make things like this when it gets cold out. It’s taking a bit for Texas, ugh.
Melissa Chapman
When the weather starts cooling I get the urge to warmup with a nice hearty soup. This corn chowder is one i have to add to my repertoir.
Alli Smith
Soups and chowders are my favorite foods when cooler weather gets here. I’m looking forward to making your corn chowder. It looks so delicious!
Susie
I made this soup just today. It was great!!!!
It was thick and flavorful!! No bones needed for this one!!!
I won’t think twice about making this again.
I look forward to trying all the rest of your recipes!!!
Bill Gregory
Chef Dennis, I enjoyed your knife skills and soup making wisdom. Only one request, please put the base of the microphone on several folded terry towels as every time you moved or touched anything near your work surface it created a disconcerting noise that detracted from your presentation. Otherwise 5 stars~!
Chef Dennis Littley
Thanks Bill, that was an ongoing problem. And I did add a towel under the mic.
Carroll
Is 1cup of flour correct?
Chef Dennis Littley
yes one cup flour one cup butter to make the roux
Christina
Best tasting corn chowder ever. I Will definitely make it again!
Chef Dennis Littley
Thank you Christina! I do love a good corn chowder!
Indiarose
You gotta have a bone in soup if its gonna taste good! How about throwing in some chicken wings or necks or even a leg….just for the flavor. Bones, bones, bones.
carol
Chef Dennis, I Love!!, Love!!, Love!!! your website. Thank You for sharing what you know with others. I would love to have a Potatoes Soup Recipe posted. I am the only one in the family that will eat it, so do you have advice of how to make it and freeze for later. This will be a great dish for me when it gets cold. Thank you again and God Bless!!!!
The Ninja Baker
‘Tis true that as we all start to bundle up in sweaters, we will all need to start setting out the soup du jour =) Thank you for sharing this incredibly delicious looking and sounding corn chowder recipe, Chef!
Chef Dennis Littley
you’re very welcome Kim, thanks for stopping by !
Rachel
This sounds delish! I love crock pot soups so I can dump in ingredients in the morning and come home to dinner ready to go. Do you have suggestions for converting this to a crock pot recipe?
Chef Dennis Littley
hi Rachel
I’m afraid I don’t have a lot of experience with crockpot cooking, the only tricky part could be the thickening of the soup.
Charlie
Dennis: You just have to write down what you are doing as you are doing it.
I always keep a pad on the fridge and a pen handy. Most times I remember to write down what I’m doing.
Charlie
Christine at Cook the Story
Your soup looks absolutely delicious, Chef!
Chef Dennis Littley
Thank you Christine!
Annamaria @ Bakewell Junction
Chef Dennis,
I don’t make many soups but yours looks delicious. Pinned.
Annamaria
Chef Dennis Littley
Thanks AnnaMaria, Lisa and I really enjoyed the fresh flavors!
Charlie
Dennis: This looks so good my friend!
I love what you said
“Originally soup was made up of anything extra we had lying around, so don’t be afraid to get creative with your leftovers! ”
My soups have always had leftover meat and vegetables added to them.
When my husband was alive and the kids at home, it seemed to be a never ending pot of soup. Every day a different taste.
Have a Joyful Day :~D
Charlie
Chef Dennis Littley
Thanks Charlie. I think the only problem with making soup from leftovers is recreating them!