Sweet Corn Chowder

Ingredients

1. 1

   Step 1

   Cook aromatics

   • Ingredients:
     • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
     • 1 onion, diced
   • Action: Warm butter over medium heat, add onion, and cook 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
2. 2

   Step 2

   Add garlic and corn

   • Ingredients:
     • 2 cloves garlic, minced
     • Corn kernels
   • Action: Stir in garlic for 30 seconds, then add corn and cook 2 minutes.
3. 3

   Step 3

   Simmer potatoes

   • Ingredients:
     • 3 diced potatoes
     • 4 cups broth
   • Action: Add potatoes and broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer 15 to 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
4. 4

   Step 4

   Blend partially

   • Ingredients:
     • Pot of soup
   • Action: Use an immersion blender or mash a portion of the soup to create creaminess while leaving some kernels whole.
5. 5

   Step 5

   Finish with dairy

   • Ingredients:
     • 1 cup milk or half-and-half
     • Salt and pepper
   • Action: Stir in milk, season with salt and pepper, and warm through without boiling.
6. 6

   Step 6

   Serve

   • Ingredients:
     • Chives or green onions
   • Action: Ladle into bowls and garnish with chives.

Step insights

• Partial blending thickens the base without adding extra cream.

Equipment

• Large pot

• Chef's knife

• Cutting board

• Immersion blender or potato masher

• Measuring cups and spoons