corn chowder with ginger & coriander

Name: Corn Chowder with Ginger & Coriander
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ounce(s) slab bacon or thick cut bacon; 1 onion, coarsely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried thyme, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried marjoram, crumbled; 1/4 teaspoon(s) mace; 1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh ginger root, peeled and finely chopped; 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped; 3 cup(s) fresh (or frozen) corn kernels, pulsed in a food processor approx. 15 seconds; 3 1/2 cup(s) chicken broth; 1 cup(s) heavy cream; 1/3 cup(s) fresh coriander (cilantro)

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Updated on Jan 19, 2021

If you like that spicy bite from ginger -- you'll enjoy this chowder. Feel free to substitute herbs, but don't forget the cilantro.

Rate

prep time 30 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 ounces slab bacon or thick cut bacon
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon mace
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh ginger root, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
3 cups fresh (or frozen) corn kernels, pulsed in a food processor approx. 15 seconds
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup fresh coriander (cilantro)

How To Make corn chowder with ginger & coriander

Step 1

In a dutch oven, cook bacon over low heat, stirring occasionally until all the fat is rendered. Transfer the bacon with a slotted spoon to drain on paper towels.

Step 2

Add onion to the bacon drippings along with the thyme, marjoram, mace, and black pepper. Cook over moderate heat, stirring often for 3-4 minutes or until onion is tender and lightly browned.
Step 3

Add the ginger root and bell peppers - cook until tender approx. 5 minutes. Add the corn and the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for approx. 30 minutes -- stir occassionally.
Step 4

On low, add the cream and salt to taste. Bring to a simmer and stir in fresh coriander (cilantro).
Step 5

Serve soup garnished with chopped bacon.
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