Description
Creamy and flavorful, this Cajun Corn Chowder is a hearty soup perfect for cozy nights. Packed with vegetables and Cajun spices, it’s a satisfying dish that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
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Vegetables:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Other Ingredients:
- 1 pound baby potatoes, diced
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 green onions, sliced
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, melt butter and olive oil. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add Potatoes and Corn: Stir in potatoes, corn, and broth. Season with Cajun seasoning, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Finish Soup: Stir in heavy cream, simmer to heat through. Adjust seasoning. Garnish with green onions and parsley.
Notes
- For added protein, consider stirring in cooked crumbled bacon, smoked sausage, or diced cooked chicken.
- To keep it vegetarian, use vegetable broth and skip the meat add-ins.
- This chowder pairs well with warm crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
