Summer Corn and Zucchini Chowder Recipe

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Summer Corn and Zucchini Chowder Recipe

Brighten your summer with this Summer Corn and Zucchini Chowder, a creamy, veggie-rich delight that's perfect for any time of the year!

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Soups

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: servings

Calories: 209kcal

Author: Andrea

Ingredients

4 strips bacon cooked, chopped into bits
1/2 large yellow onion diced
2 ribs celery finely diced
5 ears corn cut off from the cob
4 cloves garlic minced
5 cup chicken broth low sodium
2 russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 1/4 tsp kosher sea salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried parsley
1/4 tsp thyme
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 large zucchini cut into quarters lengthwise, then sliced
1 large yellow squash cut into quarters lengthwise, then sliced
2 cup half and half or whole milk

Instructions

Set a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until crisp, about 5 minutes.
Add onion and celery, cook for 3 minutes, then add corn and continue cooking for an additional 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Pour in chicken broth and turn the heat up to medium-high. Once the mixture is simmering, add the potatoes along with the salt, pepper, paprika, parsley, thyme, and cayenne. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes before adding the zucchini and yellow squash.
Once the zucchini and yellow squash have been added, cook until the potatoes are fork-tender and the zucchini and squash are fully cooked, about 10-12 minutes.
Transfer 2 cups of chowder to a food processor or blender. Puree until silky smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Return the mixture to the pot and add the half and half. Stir to combine, then remove from the heat.
Let the chowder sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

To STORE your Summer Corn Chowder, refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can also FREEZE it for up to 2 months, but avoid freezing if it contains dairy, as it can affect the texture.

REHEAT the chowder on the stove over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it's warmed through. Alternatively, you can use a microwave-safe bowl and heat it in 30-second intervals, stirring in between.

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