Leftover Corn Chowder

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This leftover corn chowder recipe begins with a corn chowder base, which you can customize with current leftover items in your fridge or freezer, spices of your choice, and custom garnish. Can’t wait to see how you make this recipe your own!

By 1010lisalynn
Updated on December 12, 2023
Lime green bowl of corn chowder on white placemat
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4 to 6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 to 6 servings

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 large yellow onion, diced

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 2 slices bacon, chopped

  • 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced

  • 2 stalks celery, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced

  • 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen corn

  • 4 cups chicken stock

  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

  • 1 1/2 cups leftover cooked chicken or other protein

  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro or other garnish

Directions

  1. Heat butter in a soup pot over low heat until melted. Increase heat to medium-low, add onion and salt, and cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. Stir in bacon, red pepper, celery, and garlic; cook and stir until bacon is crisp, about 5 minutes.

  3. Add chipotle peppers, corn, and chicken stock to soup pot; increase heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes.

  4. Stir in cream and chicken. Cook until hot, about 5 minutes. Serve in bowls and garnish with cilantro.

    Cook’s Note

    To customize this recipe, in Step 4, add any leftover protein, such as steak, pork chop, carnitas, ground turkey, tofu, beans, or chickpeas. Add leftover cooked starch, such as baked potato, rice, or pasta. Chop and add any leftover cooked vegetables, such as asparagus, broccoli, tomatoes, carrots, or zucchini. Choose seasonings such as oregano, paprika, white pepper, cumin, or bay leaf. Finally, serve in bowls, garnished with what is in the fridge or pantry, such as parsley, sunflower seeds, pine nuts, sour cream, or shredded cheese. Have fun!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

547 Calories
32g Fat
44g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 547
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 16g 78%
Cholesterol 119mg 40%
Sodium 879mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 26g 53%
Vitamin C 63mg 71%
Calcium 77mg 6%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 954mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.