THE BEST CREAMY CORN CHOWDER (WITHOUT THE CREAM!)

The Best Creamy Corn Chowder (without the cream!) image

Provided by Allison Hazell

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

light vegetable cooking oil spray
1 c chopped onion (1 med onion)
6 c fresh corn kernels (12 ears)
3 c chicken stock or broth
1/2 c chopped red bell pepper
1/2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
cayenne pepper to taste
1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil

Steps:

1. Preheat a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat for about 1 minute. Spray it twice with the vegetable oil
2. Saute the onion for about 5 mins, until translucent. Add 4 cups of the corn and saute for 4 to 5 mins until it softens a bit. Add 2 cups of the chicken stock and cook until the corn can be mashed easily with a fork, about 20 mins.
3. Transfer the contents of the pan to a blender and puree until smooth. Return the puree to the saucepan over medium low heat.
4. Add the bell pepper, rosemary, thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper and the remaining 1 cup chicken stock and 2 cups corn. Stir and cook for about 10 mins more until the chowder is thick and creamy
5. Garnish w the chopped basil.