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a big bowl full of easy corn chowder topped with herbs, a sprinkle of crumbled cheese, and a lime wedge

Easy Corn Chowder

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dish, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 371 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup white onion finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper finely diced
  • 1 poblano pepper seeded and finely diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and finely diced
  • 3 12-ounce packages frozen corn
  • 32 ounces chicken broth
  • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, sauté the red onion, white onion, red bell pepper, poblano, and jalapeño for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in the frozen corn, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and cumin. Cook for another 2 minutes to enhance the flavors.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the cream cheese until fully melted and incorporated, then add the heavy cream and shredded cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, or extra cheese if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 bowl (1/8 of recipe)Calories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 33.2gProtein: 14gFat: 22.5gCholesterol: 62.2mgSodium: 582.9mgFiber: 4.8gSugar: 14.1g
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