If it’s been as cold where you live as it is here, you will love this hearty, healthy Corn Chowder. I’ve been focusing on soups this month and this one is one of my family’s favorites. It’s super easy to make and is sure to be a hit with your family too. I’ve kicked it up a bit with some jalapeno peppers but if you don’t like spicy, just omit them.
Please join Tina Muir and I for this week’s Meatless Monday Link up and check out all of the great recipes below.
Kicked Up Corn Chowder~Meatless Monday
Recipe Type: Soup
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Serves: 6-8
Hearty, healthy kicked up version of corn chowder
Ingredients
- 2 Large ripe tomatoes-halved
- 2 Bell or red peppers-halved
- 3 Cups Frozen corn
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves-chopped
- 3 Cups of Vegetable stock
- 1-2 jalapeno peppers-seeded and chopped (depending on your spice preference)
- 1/2 C of light cream
- Chili powder, salt & pepper to taste
- Avocado & sunflower seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 and roast tomatoes and Bell/Red Peppers until softened approx 10 M
- In a stock pot combine:
- Roasted Veggies, corn, onions, garlic, Veg stock, jalapenos and spices
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for at least 1 hour
- Use an immersion blender or transfer to blender to puree all ingredients
- Add more Chili pepper if needed
- Right before serving mix in light cream to combine
- Serve with avocado and sunflower seed garnish
I’m loving the comfort of a big bowl of soup right now. What’s on your menu this week?
Yum! A warm bowl of chowder sounds wonderful!
jill conyers recently posted…Berry Green Protein Smoothie
It’s been freezing here!
I love the spice you add to it! I will be linking up a recipe at lunch time today 🙂
Sara @ Lake Shore Runner recently posted…Happy Birthday Rob C // Weekend Snapshots //MIMM
I love spicy food too! Makes is a little more satisfying for me. Looking forward to seeing your recipe
Yum yum! yep I hear you! I am craving soups right now too! Thanks for sharing, this sounds delicious! I have never made corn chowder, but now you put it in my head, it does sound good!
Tina Muir recently posted…Meatless Monday- Tempeh Rainbow Stir Fry with Thai Peanut Dressing
It’s great for this time of year! Hope you give it a try
OMG I love chowder. LOVE IT. I need to try this with almond milk. OMG YES
oh yeah that would work for sure! Yummy
Deborah, you know the way to make this girl hungry even at 7 am. I love corn chowder! I can’t seem to remember to use frozen corn and always think of this as a summer dish. Not anymore! Thanks for sharing and hosting Meatless Monday.
Thanks! You could make it in the summer with fresh corn but I like it in the winter bc it’s filling
I love corn chowder, but corn is on the list of things my husband just won’t eat – unless it’s corn on the cob for some reason!
Coco recently posted…Running In Golden Ponds Park
Oh my family doesn’t eat half of the things I make. You might have to make it for yourself and bring it to lunch.
That chower looks do yummy!! And would def do the trick to keep me warm on a cold day!
Kels @ Blonder Side of LIfe recently posted…Peppermint White Chocolate Pudding Cookies
It certainly would! Have a great week!
This sounds delicious! Corn chowder is one of my favorite soups.
Chaitali recently posted…Weekly Review RnR DC – Week 4
Thanks! This one is not as heavy as some others and super yummy.
You totally cranked this up in a good way! Love it and can’t wait to try it!
Thanks! HOpe you do!
Yum! This sounds perfect for cold nights. I am on a huge soup kick right now!
Me too! Hope you like it
Can you believe I’ve never made corn chowder? This is going on my list of recipes to try! Pinned!
Annmarie recently posted…Meatless Monday: Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Energy Bars
I never had either before I made this! Hope you try it
I love all the veggies you added to this corn chowder – kicked up indeed!! Sounds like my kind of soup. 🙂
Heather @ FITaspire recently posted…Double Crunch Veggie Sushi Roll
It was so much better than I expected! hope you give it a try and thanks for linking up with us today
Looks yummy! Finally cold enough here for soup. I just figured out how to save the image for Meatless Mondays so I’ll join the link-up, yay! I’m a little slow with the technology stuff.
Alexis@Miles, Meals & Motherhood recently posted…Finding Goodness and Magic Pants
Oh great would love to have you join us! If you have any questions feel free to ask. I am still learning a bunch too.
This looks so good! I’m going to have to see if I have everything in the house to make this for dinner tonight!
Sarah recently posted…Persimmon and Pomegranate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Awesome! Hope you do-enjoy 🙂
I have been craving SPICY lately…. perhaps the cooler weather? This looks quite good.
Elle recently posted…Spicy Kabocha Tomato Soup
I love spicy food too! It just makes it more satisfying doesn’t it?!
Soups and stews have been the name of the game here. We’ve been in the deep freeze for a couple of weeks and need some heat in our bodies to keep us going!
steph recently posted…Mayhem Monday: Return of the R. I. C. E.
I know it’s been crazy cold huh? This was a good one hope you give it a try
I am all about soup– lunch/… dinner.. anytime of day! Looks great
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Thanks! I think it would freeze well too!
I love all soup! I’ve been on a real soup kick lately, making a new recipe every week, so I’ll have to try this one out next week. 🙂 Thanks for hosting #meatlessMonday – love the inspiration every week!
Carly @ Fine Fit Day recently posted…Easy Meals: Vegetable Frittata
Thanks! Glad to have you aboard. I am loving my soups lately too!
I love corn chowder that is a little spicy! We made chili yesterday and the crowd ate it all! I think we need to try this one next!
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I hope you do! I love spicy too
Sounds delish, even though I’m a spicy wimp. I’d modify it a bit but it would definitely hit the spot today (as I post about being a cold weather wimp)!
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ha yes it is perfect for today’s chilly weather. It would be fine to tone down the spice. Hope you give it a try
I love corn chowder in winter!
Jennifer @ Running on Lentils recently posted…Tortilla Soup
I’m newly into it and I love it too!
I don’t think I’ve ever even had corn chowder! Definitely never made it myself.
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I had never made it myself either before this but I loved it! Hope you give it a try
Oh yum…I love a good corn chowder, looks delicious!
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes recently posted…Weekly Recap & Hydroflask Review
Thanks! It was delish and you could tone it down for the kiddos.
I LOVE Corn Chowder! I will definitely be trying this recipe! YUM!
Stephanie recently posted…Staying on Track Beyond Your Resolution
Thanks! I think it is one of my new faves
Yum yum yum! This looks so good! Definitely saving this one for the next dreary day.
Nicole @ Fitful Focus recently posted…Banana Split Oats {gluten free}
Oh you mean tomorrow?! It is a great soup for the freezing winter temps we’ve been having.
Love the spicy in this soup. I’m strange though. I like things really spicy. This looks so warm and comforting.
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious recently posted…Zucchini Walnut Espresso Bread
So do I! Not strange at all makes it more satisfying in my opinion. Enjoy!
This sounds really good – I might have to try it with chipotle peppers. (I can’t make any recipe exactly as given. I can’t resist tweaking LOL)
MCM Mama recently posted…Weekend in a nutshell: good, bad, ugly
I’ve used habanero peppers but thought they were too spicy for the blog. The spicier the better for me. I cook with Chipotle in adobo a ton so good. Any of them would work.
A warm bowl of soup is exactly what I need – it’s been a very cold weekend! I love that this soup looks healthy AND delicious!
Emily @ Whatever Floats Your Oats recently posted…It’s 2015 – #NoExcuses!
It has been so cold the past week or so that’s what gave me the idea. Hope you enjoy it.
OH this looks delectable. I make something similar but I add shrimp. The best big bowl of comfort food ever.
Diatta @ Femme Fitale Fit Club recently posted…Ultimate Tips to Resolve Your Resolutions in 2015
I am sure you could add shrimp to this one to. Hope you give it a try
I have never met a corn chowder that I didn’t like! This sounds like the perfect comfort food for this disgusting cold weather we’ve been having!
Salt recently posted…NJ Marathon Training Week 3 Recap
We have been having quite the cold spell. It is perfect I’ve had it twice the past few weeks
Cold weather = soup cravings. This will be great to try. My bf is going meatless this month, so will be def poking around your recipes the next few weeks 🙂
Jennifer recently posted…Charleston Half Training – 1/5-1/11 – Week 10
Oh good! It’s not that hard to go meatless-enjoy!
Yummy!!! Looks great! Thanks for sharing!:)
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It was really good-I’ve made it a few times this month.
Yum, Yum Yum!!! I am saving this for sure to try!!!
Today has been one of those cold, rainy snowy days, this would have hit the spot:) Tomorrow is supposed to be the same, so this may just be for dinner:)
Kristy @Runaway Bridal Planner recently posted…The Heart that Loves to Compete
I know it’s been really dreary lately huh? Hope you enjoy 🙂
I don’t believe I’ve ever had corn chowder before! This looks delicious!
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Would you believe I’ve never tried corn chowder before? I’ll have to rectiy that pronto, thanks for the recipe!
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What?! Really? You must immediately 🙂
Yum!
Thanks! It turned out really well. One of my new faves.