11 corn chowder recipes

Creamy corn and bell pepper chowder: a low-fat skim-milk chowder with sweet corn, red bell peppers, scallions, and shallots. Pureed corn gives it body without heavy cream.

This colorful version of corn chowder features a medley of spices and fills the kitchen with aroma.

Creamy corn and ham chowder with potatoes, shallots, fresh basil, and a milk-based broth. A comforting one-pot soup for summer corn season or year-round leftovers.

Vegetarian potato corn chowder with carrots, celery, tomatoes, and herbs, thickened by mashing some of the potatoes back into the broth. Hearty, creamy, and dairy-free.

Cozy small-batch corn chowder for two with potatoes, milk, paprika, and a pinch of kelp powder for natural briny depth. Simple, warming, and perfectly portioned.

Creamy corn chowder with fresh corn, diced potatoes, sauteed onion, and a generous pour of cream. Six ingredients, classic New England comfort food for four.

Lima bean, leek, and corn chowder simmered in homemade corn-cob stock with rosemary. Dairy-free, vegan, and deeply creamy from the beans alone.

Grilled sweet potatoes, corn, and poblano peppers meet wild rice in this smoky vegetable chowder brightened with lime and fresh thyme. Grill or roast for depth.

Quick corn chowder with salt pork browns rendered pork, then simmers potatoes and corn in a milk-soaked-cracker thickened broth. Old New England comfort in 30 minutes.

Thick, freezer-friendly broccoli cheddar chowder loaded with hash browns, corn, and pimientos. Mix it up, freeze it, then reheat for a cozy weeknight bowl.

Salsa chowder cooks entirely in the microwave: chunky salsa, frozen corn, sweet red pepper, and chicken broth come together for a hot lunch in about 6 minutes.