Mexican Street Corn Chowder Recipes

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.

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.

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.