Buttermilk Corn Chowder Recipes

BUTTERMILK CLAM 'N CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• 1. Heat the coconut oil in a 3-quart saucepan. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent.
• 2. Add the potatoes, corn, celery, 1-1/ 2 cups of the chicken broth, the juice from the clams, salt, and pepper. Bring to boiling, reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• 3. Combine flour and remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth; add to vegetable mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
• 4. Add the chopped clams, reduce heat to low. Stir in the buttermilk; heat through but do not boil. Garnish each serving with paprika or snipped cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately.

CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Cut kernels from cobs; set aside. Break cobs into thirds, and place in a medium saucepan. Add 3 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes to make a corn stock. Strain, discarding cobs; you should have about 2 cups.
• Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a small bowl; set aside. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat. To the pan, add the onion, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Add the potato, corn kernels, 2 cups corn stock, milk, thyme, and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, and cook, partially covered, skimming foam as necessary, until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Taste, and adjust for seasoning. Sprinkle with reserved bacon.

CLASSIC CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the water, corn and potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 16-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the milk, salt and pepper. Cook for 5-10 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with parsley.

EASY CORN CHOWDER I

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute the bacon and onions together until onions are tender, about 7 minutes. Add the corn, potatoes, soup, milk, and salt and pepper. Raise heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer about 25 to 35 minutes or until the potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.