Name: Potato Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 31 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; ½ cup finely diced onion; 3 ribs celery, diced; 1 cup finely diced peeled carrots; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 large Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced; 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary; ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper; 3 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels; 1½ cups half and half or cream; 2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley; Salt to taste

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Potato Corn Chowder

Author: Mary DiSomma

Halloween is on its way, and I’ve got a treat for you (sorry, it’s not a sweet one this time). My Vegetarian and Gluten-free Potato Corn Chowder is the ultimate warm comfort food recipe for those brisk October nights. What I love most about this gluten-free soup is that you can make it ahead of time if you like, and just heat it up whenever you’re ready to eat. It’s actually even more delicious the second day, after the flavors have had some time to meld.

When my kids were little, this was a go-to recipe. It’s the perfect soup to have made in advance because it can get so hectic trying to get everyone’s costume on and get the kids out the door! It’s also the perfect soup to fill up on before a chilly night of trick-or-treating: It’s a thick, creamy and broth packed with tender chunks of potato and sweet corn. Sooo satisfying.

Tips

A chowder has cream or milk in it but ALSO has chunks of vegetables and potatoes. A soup that is only creamy and smooth is a bisque. A chowder always has chunks of other ingredients. You may have heard of clam chowder before. This potato and corn version lends itself well to add-ins like ham, shrimp, and salmon.

If you want to save time, omit the veggies in the list below and throw in a frozen bag of your favorite vegetable medley instead. Top it off with bacon bits, hot peppers, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped tomatoes or sour cream (or any combination of the above). Don’t worry too much about what kind of corn to use. This recipe works just as well with frozen or canned corn as with corn fresh off the cob. And don’t forget to grab a nice, crusty loaf of bread—trust me, you don’t want a drop to go to waste.

Want something sweet before you trick-or-treat? Try this soup with my traditional cornbread muffin recipe… and make sure to slather on the butter and drizzle it with honey. YUM.