Description
Hearty Mexican corn chowder delivers pure warmth and comfort from Southern kitchens. Rich ingredients blend seamlessly, offering spicy notes and creamy satisfaction that welcome hungry diners to savor each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (15 oz/425 g) cans corn kernels
- 2 cups (480 ml) unsweetened oat milk or whole milk
- 2 tbsps (30 g) unsalted butter
- ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more as needed
- freshly ground black pepper
- finely chopped fresh chives (optional)
Instructions
- Kernel Preparation: Meticulously separate corn kernels, rinsing under cool water to eliminate any impurities.
- Roasting Stage: In a medium saucepan, caramelize corn kernels over medium heat, stirring occasionally until achieving a golden hue, creating a rich, nutty flavor profile.
- Blending Process: Transfer roasted kernels to a blender, incorporating milk to create a smooth, luxurious puree that captures the corn’s essence.
- Flavor Enhancement: Return to saucepan, melt butter and reintroduce reserved kernels, allowing them to crisp and release additional aromatics for depth of character.
- Simmering Technique: Pour blended mixture into the pan, season with salt, and allow the soup to gently simmer, concentrating flavors and achieving desired consistency.
- Final Refinement: Conduct a nuanced taste evaluation, making subtle seasoning adjustments to elevate the soup’s complexity.
- Presentation: Artfully serve in elegant bowls, garnishing with freshly cracked black pepper and delicate chive fragments for a sophisticated culinary finish.
Notes
- Kernel Cleansing: Thoroughly wash corn under cool water to remove any dirt or debris, ensuring a clean base for your soup.
- Roasting Technique: Caramelize corn kernels over medium heat for 8 minutes, developing a rich, golden color and enhancing natural sweetness.
- Texture Preservation: Reserve some roasted kernels to add a delightful crunch and textural contrast when garnishing the final dish.
- Seasoning Secrets: Taste and adjust salt carefully to highlight the corn’s natural flavors, creating a perfectly balanced soup experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg