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Corn Chowder using Frozen Corn

Published: Apr 1, 2020 · Last Updated: Nov 4, 2024 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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This frozen corn chowder makes a delicious soup bursting with corn flavor! It's easy to customize with whatever you have in your house. It can also be made vegan!

corn chowder made with frozen corn

The other day I found a package of corn in my freezer. And during these times where we're trying to use up everything we have and not make frequent trips to the grocery store... I thought "CORN CHOWDER!"

The wonderful thing about corn chowder is it is so easily customizable. I created this  basic recipe that can be added to or subtracted from. The basics you need are corn, chicken stock, and a bit of cream. Anything else is up to you!

Key ingredients

  • Onion - I love to use an onion for flavor. If you don't have an onion, you can use shallot or even just onion powder.
  • Frozen corn - This is the main ingredient! You can always use fresh corn if you have it, but to make this super-easy, grab yourself a bag of frozen corn and keep it in your freezer for just this occasion.
  • Chicken stock or broth - Chicken stock adds so much more flavor than just plain water, so I always try to use stock in my soups.
  • Potatoes - Potatoes help give this soup a heartiness. If you don't have potatoes, you can use another veggie like zucchini, carrots, or broccoli.
  • Heavy cream - Cream is what makes this a chowder and gives the soup its creaminess! If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk and blend a bit of the soup to give it a little thickness.
  • Smoked paprika - This is a flavor bomb! It adds a nice smokiness and a touch of spice to the soup. If you don't have smoked paprika, you can use a combination of regular paprika and chili powder.

How to make corn chowder with frozen corn

First, get out a large stew pot or dutch oven. Turn on your heat to medium and add a little olive oil to the pot. Then add a diced onion and some dried thyme. Cook, stirring frequently, until oven is translucent.

onion cooking in a pot

Then add the corn to the pot, and cook until corn starts to get a little brown.

corn cooking in a pot

Then add the chicken stock, water, veggies, paprika, and simmer until potatoes (and veggies) are cooked through. Add the heavy cream to the pot, stir, and cook for another 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

stirring cream into a corn chowder

Top with fresh parsley, cheese, any proteins you want, and serve!

frozen corn chowder topped with parsley
frozen corn chowder with a spoon

Additions

One of the great things about soup (and this chowder) is that outside of the basic ingredients, you can really throw in whatever you have and make it your own! Here are some ideas.

  • Chicken
  • Pork
  • Shrimp
  • Cod
  • Scallops
  • Salmon
  • Bacon
  • Broccoli
  • Carrots
  • Zucchini
  • Green onions (to top)
  • Cheese (to top)

How to make the corn chowder vegan

This recipe calls for heavy cream, but you can absolutely leave it out and make it vegan! To get some of the thickness of chowder, just take a cup or two of the soup out and blend it in a blender and then add back to the soup. If you have an immersion blender, you can use that just to blend up a bit of the soup too.

Other soup recipes we love

  • Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
  • Lemon Orzo Soup with Shrimp
  • Instant Pot Potato and Leek Soup
  • Vegan Tortilla Soup
  • Salmon Coconut Soup
  • Marry Me Chicken Soup

Frozen Corn Chowder

Recipe by Aimee
This easy corn chowder can use frozen or fresh corn for a delicious soup bursting with corn flavor! It's easy to customize with whatever you have in your house.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 417 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 16 oz frozen corn
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups water
  • 7-10 small potatoes, diced
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley leaves

Instructions
 

  • In a dutch oven or stew pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions. Stir frequently, until onions are translucent.
  • Add the dried thyme and frozen corn. Saute until corn starts getting browned (about 5 minutes).
  • Add the chicken stock, water, smoked paprika, potatoes, and any vegetables. Cook for 15-20 minutes (or until vegetables are cooked through).
  • Add the heavy cream, stir into the soup, and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Plate and top with fresh parsley.

Notes

To make vegan, you can leave out the heavy cream. To get some of the thickness of chowder, just take a cup or two of the soup out and blend it in a blender and then add back to the soup. If you have an immersion blender, you can use that just to blend up a bit of the soup too. 

Nutrition

Calories: 417kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 13gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 370mgPotassium: 1074mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 584IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 3mg

If nutrition info is shown, values are based on an online calculator and are estimates. Please verify using your own data.

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