Best Santa Fe Corn Chowder Recipes

Santa Fe Chowder image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Chowders

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons minced fresh green chili peppers
1 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup diced carrot
2 cups peeled and diced sweet potatoes
2 cups diced potatoes
3 cups water
1 cup diced red bell peppers or 1 cup green bell pepper
1 cup chopped tomato
1 cup corn kernel, fresh or frozen
1 cup diced zucchini or 1 cup yellow squash
2 ounces neufchatel cheese or 2 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup milk

Steps:

In a large pot, add the chiles, onion, cumin, coriander, oregano, salt, and oil.
Saute over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are clear.
Add in the carrots, sweet potatoes, potatoes, and water.
Bring mixture to a boil; reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add in the bell peppers, tomatoes, corn, and zucchini, stir to combine.
Cover and cook on medium-high for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Transfer 3 cups of the vegetables from the soup into the container of a blender.
Add the Neufchatel, cheddar, and milk.
Process until smooth.
Add puree back to the soup; stir to combine and reheat if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.8, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 22.8, Sodium 352.9, Carbohydrate 33.3, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 6.2, Protein 8.4

Santa Fe Corn & Sausage Stew image

Provided by Shoppohollic

Categories Stew

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon margarine
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped finely
1 1/2 cups milk
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup frozen corn
1 (8 ounce) package pork sausage, cooked & crumbled
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
pepper

Steps:

Melt butter in saucepan.
Add onion & pepper. Cook until translucent. Gently stir in milk, soup, corn, sausage, green chilies, swiss cheese and pepper. Bring the stew to a boil and serve.
Delicious.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.9, Fat 29.8, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 72.2, Sodium 1301.2, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 3.3, Protein 18.9