Cajun Corn Chowder Recipe
This creamy Cajun Corn Chowder is a comforting and flavorful soup featuring sweet corn, tender potatoes, and a bold Cajun seasoning. The chowder is simmered to develop rich flavors and finished with cream for a luscious texture, making it perfect for a hearty meal or cozy lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 medium onion, diced
Seasonings & Dairy
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter (for sautéing)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Liquids
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables. Peel and dice the potatoes and chop the onion. If using fresh corn, remove kernels from the cob.
- Sauté the onion. In a large pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add potatoes and corn. Stir in the diced potatoes and corn kernels, coating them in the onion mixture.
- Add broth and seasonings. Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and sprinkle the Cajun seasoning over the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer the chowder. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded.
- Incorporate the cream. Stir in the heavy cream and continue to cook on low heat for another 5 minutes, allowing the chowder to thicken slightly without boiling.
- Adjust seasoning and serve. Taste the chowder and adjust salt, pepper, or Cajun seasoning as needed. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of cheese.
Notes
- You can use frozen corn if fresh is not available; just add it directly to the pot with the potatoes.
- If preferred, substitute half-and-half or whole milk for the heavy cream for a lighter chowder.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your heat preference; start with less and add more if desired.
- This chowder can be thickened further by mashing some of the potatoes before adding the cream.
- For a richer flavor, sauté finely chopped celery and bell pepper along with the onion.
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