Creamed Corn and Potato Chowder

A creamy, comforting chowder made from canned creamed corn and potatoes, a pantry-friendly staple for northern kitchens.

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Creamed Corn and Potato Chowder โ€” Northwest Territories, Canada
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
Servings
5
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
240 kcal

Ingredients

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Servings
5
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Equipment

  • โ€ขlarge pot

Nutrition

Per serving, approximate

Calories
240 kcal
fat
8 g
carbs
38 g
protein
7 g
calories
240

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt butter in a large pot and sautรฉ onion until soft.

  2. 2

    Add diced potato and vegetable stock, bring to a simmer and cook 12-15 minutes until potato is tender.

  3. 3

    Stir in the creamed corn and milk.

  4. 4

    Simmer gently for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, without boiling hard.

  5. 5

    Season with salt and pepper.

  6. 6

    Ladle into bowls and garnish with chives.

Chef's tips

For a smoother chowder, blend a portion of the soup with an immersion blender before serving, then stir back in.

Ingredient substitutions

  • canned creamed corn โ†’ frozen corn blended with a little milk

Storage

Refrigerate for up to 3 days in a sealed container.

Reheating

Reheat gently over low heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • โ€ขBoiling hard after adding milk, which can cause it to separate
  • โ€ขNot tasting before adding extra salt, since canned corn is often already salted

Serving suggestions

Serve with crusty breadTop with crispy bacon bits if desired

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