Mexican Street Corn Chowder
Prep
15M
Cook
20M
Time
35M
Skill
Easy
Yield
CUISINE
Price
$

A delicious corn chowder inspired by the Panera bread offering of the same name. This recipe makes enough for leftovers but to my delight we hardly had any. My wife and kids ate most of it up. It's even good at room temperature. We'll definitely be making this again I dare say.
Prep Steps
- 1 onion {do:dice}
- 1 small poblano pepper {do:dice}
- 1 red bell pepper {do:dice}
- 3 cans (15.25 oz each) corn {do:drain}
- 2 lbs yellow potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces {do:dice}
- 3 tbsp fresh cilantro {do:chop}
The Vegetables
In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, cook until softened, 3–4 minutes...
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 small poblano pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
The Roux
Whisk in and let toast 1–2 minutes...
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Simmer
Add and stir together...
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 3 cans (15.25 oz each) corn, drained
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 lbs yellow potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp kosher salt{tip:We test with Morton kosher salt. Using table salt? Use about 3/4 as much. Diamond Crystal? Use about 1 1/2 times as much.}
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Simmer 15–20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded. Remove from the heat.
Serve
Ladle into bowls and top with...
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- Crushed tortilla chips (for serving)