White Cheddar Corn Chowder
photo by Chicagoland Chef du Jour
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 celery rib, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
- 3 yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup nonfat milk
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 6 ears of corn)
- 1 1⁄4 teaspoons coarse salt
- fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 2 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, grated (about 3/4 cup)
directions
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Add celery, and cook until tender, about 4 minutes.
- Add coriander, cumin, and cayenne. Raise heat to medium-high, and add wine.
- Cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add potatoes, stock, and milk, and bring to a boil (skim any foam from surface).
- Reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Add corn, and cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Transfer 2 cups soup to a blender. Let cool slightly, then puree. Return puree to pan, and stir.
- Reheat if needed.
- Season with salt and pepper. Pour into bowls, and top with cheese.
- Chowder can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
iris5555
United States