It’s time for a soup that’s chowder this world. Grilled corn, crispy bacon, potatoes and zucchini come together to create a thick and creamy chowder that’s beyond comforting. With hearty vegetables and a hint of smoky flavor, every spoonful is loaded with exceptional flavor. Enjoy it as a meal on its own or with a light pairing (like this gourmet Southwest avocado grilled cheese). What an amaizing way to make use of those abundant seasonal veggies in your garden!
Zucchini Corn Chowder
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Calories 1136 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 ears corn grilled
- 2 russet potatoes cubed
- 1 white onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 stalks celery sliced
- 2 carrots peeled and diced
- 4 strips bacon diced
- 2 small zucchinis diced
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- ½ Tbsp. butter
- ½ cup half and half
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme
Instructions
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Bring large pot or Dutch oven to medium heat. In splash of oil and butter, cook bacon 4 to 5 minutes, until browned. Remove from pot and reserve bacon grease.
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In same pot, cook onion, carrots, garlic and celery 5 to 6 minutes, until softened.
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Meanwhile, turn grill on high heat. Rub corn with a little oil; season with salt. Place on hot grill 8 to 10 minutes, rotating so they are evenly cooked. Remove; set aside.
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In pot, mix in potatoes, vegetable stock, a few sprigs thyme, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon fresh pepper and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Cover with lid 8 to 10 minutes.
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Cut corn off cob; mix into pot. Mix in zucchini and half and half. Reduce heat to low; continue cooking 4 to 5 minutes.
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Transfer 2 cups soup to blender; pulse until creamy. Mix back into pot. Mix in bacon. Serve hot.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Zucchini Corn Chowder
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1136
Calories from Fat 522
% Daily Value*
Fat 58g89%
Saturated Fat 25g125%
Cholesterol 119mg40%
Sodium 2775mg116%
Potassium 4002mg114%
Carbohydrates 131g44%
Fiber 18g72%
Sugar 29g32%
Protein 33g66%
Vitamin A 25566IU511%
Vitamin C 115mg139%
Calcium 365mg37%
Iron 7mg39%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.