Potato Corn Chowder
A cozy, comforting and hearty potato chowder loaded with roasted corn and leeks!
Ever since Jason began his new semester at school, we promised ourselves that we I would cook every day of the week with the exception of Friday nights. We decided on this to get in the habit of eating healthier and to save money from a $35 check every time we ate out.
From pastas to fried rice, I’ve been making just enough to feed us for dinner and have leftovers for lunch the next day. But with the weather cooling down, I wanted to make something really warm and comforting, like this chowder here.
Loaded with buttery Klondike rose potatoes, roasted corn, leeks, bell peppers and Emeril’s Creole seasoning, this creamy chowder is a bowl full of comfort with a spicy kick. It’s an incredibly hearty soup, and with the many health benefits of potatoes, this soup will not only keep you warm but it is moderate in calories and will keep you full longer!
So to help spread the word on promoting the benefits of healthful eating, I’ve teamed up with Klondike Brands® Potatoes in their Pile on the Produce campaign. And to celebrate, we’re be offering four lucky Damn Delicious readers a Klondike Brands Prize Pack so you can create your own healthy potato goodness!
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Potato Corn Chowder
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large leek, thinly sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups milk
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups roasted corn kernels
- 2 pounds red potatoes, cubed
- 1 ½ teaspoons Emeril’s Essence Creole Seasoning
- ¾ teaspoon thyme
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- Chopped fresh chives, for garnish
For Emeril’s Essence Creole Seasoning
- 2 ½ tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
Instructions
- To make Emeril’s Essence, combine paprika, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme and pepper; set aside.
- Melt butter in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add leeks and bell pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and flour, and cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in vegetable broth, corn kernels, potatoes, 1 1/2 teaspoons Emeril’s Essence, thyme and salt.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20-30 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chives.
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Comfort in a bowl! I am ready for soup season!
Fave potato food – twice baked potatoes!
Chung-Ah, I love your new digs! The design is gorgeous. I want this chowder in my belly. Pinned!
My favorite potato recipe is Shepherd’s pie or Cajun fried red skinned potatoes.
I can’t participate but I still want to have a say. Haha! Potatoes are my hubby’s poison. As in he LOVES them so much! I think this particular soup would make make him over the moon with those spices and sweet corn.
Absolutely delicious looking!
Your chowdah looks so, so good! I WISH it was in front of my face right now… I love it!
I love roasted potatoes, I will definitely have to try your chowder it looks delicious.
Great looking chowder! Yum!! making chowder is my favorite way to use potatoes!!
Gotta love loaded baked potatoes with cheese and sour cream. Thanks!
Yum! This looks so good and congrats on moving over to WordPress!
I’m so glad I finally took the leap and migrated over!
It’s not exactly a recipe, but I adore mashed potatoes, and I’ve recently begun tossing a few garlic cloves in with the potatoes while they cook for delicious garlic mashed potatoes. My secret ingredient, though, is using sour cream when I’m mashing them. So good!
I definitely need to try your sour cream version this holiday season!
Funeral potatoes
I like just the Loaded baked potato!
That’s definitely one of my favorites too!
I love my taters smashed with some roasted garlic, sour cream, and slat and pepper 🙂
This chowder looks so comforting and delicious! I have a slight obsession with corn. 🙂
I think it’s a great idea to eat at home as much as possible. It’s so much healthier and cheaper!
Definitely! I think Jason and I were spending at least $100 per week eating out mediocre food!
My aunt has the best recipe for cornflake potato casserole. One of my favorite holiday treats!
Baked potato pancakes
Fabulous recipe, Chung-Ah! I want to dive right into that big, warm bowl of soup. I love it! Favorite potato recipe has gotta be potato latkes with scallions. Nom!
Your chowder looks like a bowl of comfort – love all the spices!
Potato soup topped with freshly ground black pepper and a little sour cream.