Best Cod Corn Chowder Recipes

Summer Corn and Cod Chowder image

Provided by Larraine Perri

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 slices center-cut bacon, halved crosswise
8 scallions, thinly sliced, whites and greens separated
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch dice
2 cups 2 percent milk
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 pound cod, skin removed, chopped
2 1/2 cups cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; crumble. In same pan, sauté scallion whites for 2 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add flour; cook, stirring frequently, 2 minutes. Stir in potatoes, milk, broth, thyme, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 minutes. Stir in fish, corn and 2/3 bacon; simmer 5 minutes. Stir in half-and-half and 3/4 scallion greens; simmer 2 minutes. Ladle into bowls and garnish with remaining scallion greens and bacon.

COD & CORN CHOWDER image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
Large pinch saffron
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, warmed
2 russet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces Kosher salt and black pepper
1 1/2 pound piece boneless, skinless cod
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 cup half-and-half

Steps:

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the scallion whites and saffron. Cook, stirring, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the broth, potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the cod, corn, and half-and-half. Cover and bring to a simmer. (The fish will cook through as the soup returns to a simmer.) Serve topped with the scallion greens.