Best Vickis Favorite Cheesy Corn Chowder Recipes

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CHEESY CORN CHOWDER



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I've had this chowder recipe for 30 years, and the whole family really enjoys its cheesy corn taste. It makes a big pot-enough for seconds! -Lola Comer, Marysville, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 15 servings (3-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 bacon strips, chopped
3/4 cup chopped sweet onion
2-1/2 cups water
2-1/2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
2 cups sliced fresh carrots
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
3 cans (11 ounces each) gold and white corn, drained
1/2 teaspoon pepper
7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 cups 2% milk
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup cubed Velveeta

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until onion is tender. Add the water, potatoes, carrots and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender., Stir in corn and pepper. In a large bowl, whisk flour and milk until smooth; add to soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheeses; cook and stir until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 644mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

CHEESY CORN CHOWDER



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This is another recipe from Aces, from the Best of Bridge series. It's quick, simple and tastes really good. You can also substitute canned corn for the frozen. ZWT Mid-West region (corn).

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Chowders

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 large potato, peeled and diced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon sage
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 1/4 cups light cream
1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
3 -4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Steps:

  • Melt butter. Add onion, potato, bay leaf, cumin and sage. Cook stirring for about 5 minutes.
  • Blend in flour and then whisk in stock and cream. Bring to a boil and reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add corn, parsley, onions, nutmeg, and wine. Simmer for another 5 minutes until heated through. Remove bay leaf. Stir in cheese and heat until melted (DO NOT BOIL). Garnish with bacon bits.

CORN AND CHEESE CHOWDER



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
1 whole onion, chopped
3 slices bacon, cut into pieces
3 whole bell peppers, finely diced (red, yellow, orange)
5 ears corn, kernels sliced off
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken stock or broth
2 cups half-and-half
1 heaping cup grated Monterey Jack
1 heaping cup grated pepper Jack
1/3 cup sliced green onions
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 bread bowls, hollowed out

Steps:

  • In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for a couple of minutes. Add the bacon and cook for another minute or so, and then add the bell peppers and cook for a couple of minutes. Finally, add the corn and cook for a minute.
  • Sprinkle the flour evenly over the top and stir to combine. Pour in the chicken stock and stir well. Allow this to thicken for 3 or 4 minutes, and then reduce the heat to low. Stir in the half-and-half, and then cover and allow to simmer and thicken for 15 minutes or so.
  • Stir in the cheeses and green onions. When the cheese is melted and the soup is hot, check seasonings. Add salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into the bread bowls and serve immediately.

CHEESY CORN CHOWDER



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Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Cheese     Dairy     Potato     Kid-Friendly     Cheddar     Corn     Winter     Potluck     Simmer     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Makes 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 bacon slices, finely chopped
1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
3 large carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
3 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
3/4 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
3/4 pound sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 cups water
3 cups fresh corn kernels (cut from about 4 ears) or 1 1/2 pounds (24 ounces) frozen corn kernels (not thawed)
2 cups heavy cream
8 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, coarsely grated (3 cups)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil or parsley
Finely chopped fresh chives or scallions (optional)
Paprika (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over medium heat, stirring frequently, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a small bowl.
  • Pour off all but 2 tablespoons bacon fat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and bell pepper to pot and cook, stirring, until onion is softened, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Add Yukon gold and sweet potatoes, broth, and water, and simmer, covered, until potatoes are just tender, about 15 minutes. Add corn and cream and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
  • Remove pot from heat, then stir in cheese until melted. Season soup with salt and pepper and stir in bacon and basil. Garnish with fresh chives, scallions, or paprika (if desired).

CHEESY CORN CHOWDER



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This is an alteration from "Mimi's Cafe Corn Chowder". A family favorite on cold days. It is very rich and not for those watching their waistline! But OH SO worth a cheat!

Provided by BradshawMom

Categories     Chowders

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons onions, chopped
1 cup celery, diced
2 1/2 cups hot water
6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 cups frozen corn
2 teaspoons salt
pepper
3 tablespoons flour
1 quart half-and-half cream
1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
6 pieces bacon, cooked to very crispy, crumbled
1 tablespoon parsley

Steps:

  • On medium heat, melt butter and simmer onion and celery until soft, but not brown (about 5 minutes).
  • Add water, potato, corn and seasonings.
  • Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • or until potatoes are barely tender.
  • Whisk flour into 1 cup of half-n-half and stir into soup.
  • Let thicken.
  • Add remaining half-n-half.
  • REDUCE HEAT to Low.
  • Stir in cheese, parsley, and crumbled bacon until cheese is melted.
  • Simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • ,stirring on occasion until the soup has thickened to a creamy consistency.
  • Add additional salt and pepper to taste as needed.
  • Simmer additional 5 to 10 minute.
  • Serve Hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 708.8, Fat 43, SaturatedFat 23.6, Cholesterol 112.2, Sodium 1217, Carbohydrate 66, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 2.8, Protein 19.5

CHEESY CHICKEN CORN CHOWDER



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This is from my parent's neighbor, Marsha Quist, with a few changes from my mom, and is one of my all-time favorite soups.

Provided by A dash of nut Meg

Categories     Chowders

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 chicken breast
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1 cup potato, cubed (or more if desired)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
0.5 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of celery soup
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn (can use cream style corn)
1/2 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons pimientos (optional)
1/4-1/2 lb cheese, grated

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, combine chicken breast, onion and celery with 1/2 cup water.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove chicken. When cool enough to handle, dice or shred the meat.
  • Return meat to broth.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Cook, covered, for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.4, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 62.8, Sodium 1461.9, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 20.1

CORN CHOWDER - FAST AND GREAT



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This is a velvety and delicious corn chowder with potatoes and bacon. Two kinds of cheese are stirred in at the last minute, giving this soup an unforgettable flavor.

Provided by JNICKEL

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 slices bacon, diced
1 large onion, chopped
4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
5 cups chicken broth
½ teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
1 (11 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, cook and stir the bacon until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain off grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot. Break the bacon into pieces in the pot.
  • Place the onion in the pot, and cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. Mix in the potatoes, and cook until they begin to turn translucent, about 10 minutes more. Stir in the chicken broth, and season with oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover, and simmer over low heat until the potatoes are soft, about 30 minutes. Pour in the cream-style corn and whole kernel corn, and cook for 10 more minutes.
  • Stir in the cream, Monterey Jack cheese, and Cheddar cheese over low heat until the soup is hot and the cheeses have melted. Do not boil. Remove from the heat, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 53.9 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 455.5 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

SOUTHWESTERN CHEESY CORN CHOWDER



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This is a spicy chowder full of vegetables and ground turkey. An easy meal to prepare, most of the time is consumed in chopping vegetables!!Be sure to try it with the sweet potatoes in the chowder...they will surprise you with how they add to the recipe. This was created for RSC #5.

Provided by Susie D

Categories     Chowders

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 lb ground turkey
1 garlic clove, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup zucchini, chopped
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 1/2 cups raw potatoes, cubed
1 cup raw sweet potato, cubed
1/2 cup frozen green pea
1 cup frozen corn
3 tablespoons flour
3 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 chipotle chiles, minced, plus
2 teaspoons adobo sauce
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon fresh sage, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup longhorn cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1 lb Velveeta cheese or 1 lb processed cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • Cut all vegetables to size-- I cut all of mine into approximately 1/2" pieces-- I found that it reduced the cooking time for them all to be similar in size.
  • In soup pot, melt 2 T butter and brown the ground turkey.
  • Add garlic& sauté until done.
  • Add onions, green& red peppers, and zucchini-- sauté a few minutes until vegetables are limp.
  • Stir in 1 T butter& flour.
  • Add chicken stock, peas, corn, potatoes, sweet potatoes, salt, sage, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce,& black pepper.
  • Bring to boil-- Reduce heat to simmer.
  • Cover & let cook until all vegetables are tender, (approx 25 minutes).
  • Ladle 2 cups of soup into mixing bowl-- SLOWLY stir in the half & half to prevent it from separating.
  • Pour it SLOWLY back into soup pot, stirring frequently.
  • Add both cheeses-- stir until cheese is melted and chowder is thickened.
  • Taste & adjust salt/pepper if needed.

VICKI'S FAVORITE CHEESY CORN CHOWDER



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This is my daughter Vicki's favorite soup ever. While she is away at school, I make large batches and freeze it for her so that she always has a taste of home.

Provided by Ellen Neudecker

Categories     Bean Soups

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 Tbsp butter
1 large yellow onion, diced
6 c chicken broth
4 c frozen corn
8 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 c milk
2 c shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
3 Tbsp minced garlic
2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp black pepper
3 ribs of celery, sliced
12 oz cooked, crumbled bacon

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter in a large soup pot
  • 2. Add onion and celery. Cook about 5 minutes until onion is clear.
  • 3. Stir in chicken broth, garlic and potatoes. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 20 minutes.
  • 4. Add in corn.
  • 5. Remove 4 cups of soup and puree in blender. Return puree to pot with remaining soup. Or use an immersion blender to thicken about half of the soup in the pot.
  • 6. Stir in milk, cheese and bacon. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 7. Garnish with additional shredded cheese, if desired.
  • 8. Enjoy!

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