Marys Tex Mex Corn Chowder Recipes

TEX-MEX CHICKEN & CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan set over medium-high heat. Add chicken, potatoes, half the oregano, chili powder and cumin. Cook, stirring often, for 5 min. or until lightly browned.
• Add the broth and salsa. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer 15 min. Stir in corn and remaining oregano and simmer about 2 to 3 min. longer or until potatoes are tender.
• Remove from heat and cool 2 min. before stirring in 3/4 cup (175 mL) sour cream and all but 1 tbsp (15 mL) green onion. Divide among 4 bowls and garnish with remaining sour cream and green onion. Serve with lime wedges.

TEX-MEX CHICKEN AND CORN SOUP

Steps:

• Cut the corn kernels off the cobs and transfer to a small bowl. Run the back of your knife down the cobs to scrape any corn milk into the bowl (it will help thicken the soup). Set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the poblano, onion, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; cook, stirring, until the vegetables are browned in spots, about 6 minutes. Add the corn kernels and their milk. Stir in the chili powder and cook until toasted, about 1 minute. Stir in the chicken broth, 3 cups water, the tomatoes, hominy, chicken, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover and bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the broth is slightly reduced and the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with the chips and scallions.

MEXICAN STREET CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat.
• Add onion and pepper and sauté until softened. Add in garlic and sauté an additional 30 seconds.
• Sprinkle in flour, stir to coat the vegetables. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Pour in the chicken broth, stir with a wooden spoon and gently scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen any stuck-on bits.
• Add the corn and potatoes. Add the seasonings. Stir to combine.
• Bring soup to a simmer, cover and let cook 15 minutes or until potatoes are softened and fork tender.
• Remove soup from heat.
• Using an immersion blender, blend a portion of the soup until thickened.
• Add the Cacique Crema Mexicana and stir to combine.
• Add the fresh lime juice and stir.
• Serve the chowder warm and top with additional Crema Mexicana, crumbled Cacique Ranchero Queso Fresco, diced cilantro, and a sprinkle of chili powder.

MARY'S TEX MEX CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Chop peppers.
• Add to large pot with marjoram, chili powder, oregano, black pepper and garlic. Cook over medium heat, until peppers are softened.
• Mix vegetable stock powder & water in a mixing cup.
• Add broth, sherry, potatoes, and hot peppers to pot. Cover and increase heat. Liquid should not quite cover the potatoes. If it does, allow to cook a bit longer to reduce the amount of liquid.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium low. Add corn. Cook another 10 minutes. (This step allows the soup to cool a bit and stop boiling before you add the milk products).
• Add milk and cream. Simmer briskly 15 minutes, stirring often. Do not allow to boil!
• Serve with a savory/salty bread to balance the sweetness & heat of the soup.

MEXICAN CHICKEN CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, brown chicken and onion in butter until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the water, bouillon and cumin; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. , Stir in the cream, cheese, corn, chiles and hot pepper sauce. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted; add tomato. If desired, top with cilantro and tortilla strips.

SPICY MEXICAN CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onions and poblano chiles in oil 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add garlic and jalapeño chile; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in broth, potatoes, ancho chile pepper and salt. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook 15 to 17 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• In small bowl, stir together flour and water with whisk. Stir flour mixture into potato mixture with whisk. Stir in corn and whipping cream. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cook uncovered 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Using potato masher, partially mash potatoes until chowder is slightly thickened. Top individual servings with bacon and cilantro.

MEXICAN STREET CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Cut corn off cobs. Rub the edge of a knife over each cob to milk it; add enough water to cob juice to equal 2 cups. Add corn and liquid to a 5-qt. slow cooker. , In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, 5-7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons in pan. Add the onions, green peppers and jalapeno to skillet; cook and stir over medium-high heat until soft, 3-4 minutes. Add seasonings and cook 1 minute longer; transfer to slow cooker. Cook on low 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until corn is tender and mixture has thickened slightly., Stir in cream and lime zest and juice. If desired, puree mixture with an immersion blender to desired consistency. Garnish with reserved bacon. Sprinkle with optional toppings as desired.

TEX-MEX CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Bring soup, milk, corn, chili powder and half the bacon in saucepan, stirring occasionally.
• Simmer on medium-low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally.
• Serve topped with cheese and remaining bacon.

A-MAIZE-ING CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Fry bacon in a Dutch oven until crisp; remove bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside.
• Saute onion in reserved drippings until tender; add potatoes and water. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• Stir in milk, corn, salt, and pepper to taste; continue to cook, stirring frequently, until heated through. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon to serve.

TEX-MEX CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Combine kernel corn, sweet corn, diced tomatoes, beans, chicken broth and chopped chili peppers with 1/2 cup water in medium saucepan.
• Bring to boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 5 minutes.
• Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle each serving with shredded cheddar cheese or more chopped fresh chili peppers, and garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.