potato corn chowder

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Ofallon, MO
Updated on Oct 28, 2025

This delicious potato corn chowder combines sweet onions, celery, carrots, garlic, and a perfect blend of spices in a creamy and naturally sweet corn base. Read on for all my tips for making this the best chowder.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 3 cups corn kernels (3-4 large ears) fresh or frozen
  • 3 medium yukon gold potatoes, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 - bay leaves
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste

How To Make potato corn chowder

  • Step 1
    Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, and carrots. Saute until the onions and celery are soft.
  • Step 2
    Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, marjoram, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Cook for a minute while stirring.
  • Step 3
    Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook for a couple of minutes while stirring.
  • Step 4
    Stir in the vegetable broth, corn, potatoes, and bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the carrots and potatoes are tender.
  • Step 5
    Fish out the bay leaves. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt the black pepper to taste.

Discover More

Category: Chowders
Ingredient: Dairy
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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