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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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Klondike Brands® Potatoes. All opinions expressed are my own.
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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I love a good loaded baked potato!
My Dad’s potato pancakes
This soup looks amazing! I have my own go-to Leek and Potato soup recipe (and sometimes blend in some cauliflower). . it’s actually my kid’s favorite so I make it all the time!
love corn chowder with spuds will be even better
I really adore potato soup, but excluding that option I am a HUGE fan of twice baked potatoes!!
This looks absolutely amazing! So creamy. And the photos are just gorgeous. Everything about this is screaming “make me!!!!”
So glad to have discovered your blog! 🙂
Wow, this chowder looks so delicious! I’d like to warm up to a bowl of it right now. <3
Pinning this!
Oh, and I ADORE your new layout! It's so perfect and fun, and the header is gorgeous.
latkes
I love the idea of a mashed potato bar – either a few different varieties of mashed potatoes premixed or a couple of different kinds and then plenty of toppings for people to add. LOVE potatoes!
I love loaded baked potatoes!
Little red potatoes boiled, squashed, oiled and roasted would be my favorite!
wow this looks incredibly yummy! My favorite potato dish would definitely be baked potato wedges with lots of ketchup!
Gorgeous, girl! Love all of that corn in there! 🙂
Mmm! this looks so darn good, Chung-Ah!! I love soup!
Love homemade mashed potatoes with a touch of salt and butter!
smashed twice backed potatoes but this looks like a good soup
Twice-baked potatoes!
I like potato latkes!
call me old fashioned, but i love a good potato salad 🙂
my favorite potato recipe is dutchess potatoes