Street Corn Chowder (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Soup Base
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1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
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1 teaspoon fine sea salt
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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2 teaspoons chili powder
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2 garlic cloves, minced finely
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1 poblano or jalapeño, diced (poblano for gentle spice)
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1 small white onion, diced small
→ Main Ingredients
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8 ounces of cream cheese or crème fraîche
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6 cups rich chicken stock
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1 pound chicken breast, boneless
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1 russet potato, peeled and cubed into small chunks
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2 tablespoons of the adobo sauce from canned chipotles
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1 smoky chipotle pepper (from the adobo can), diced finely
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2 cups frozen sweet corn
→ Toppings
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A splash of lime juice (from 2 limes)
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Cilantro leaves, chopped (a small handful)
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1/2 cup of crumbly cotija cheese
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6 slices of crispy bacon
# Instructions:
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Warm up a large pan over medium heat. Drizzle in your oil and toss in the onion, garlic, and diced pepper. Stir them around for about 3 minutes till they soften and smell amazing. Blend in the cumin and chili powder, stirring for another 2 minutes to liven up the spices. Scoop all this flavorful goodness into your slow cooker.
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Toss the corn, potato chunks, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, chicken breast, and chicken broth into the slow cooker. Cover it up and let it cook gently on low for 6-8 hours. The chicken will be tender, and the potatoes will be just right.
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Half an hour before you dish it up, stir in the cream cheese or crème fraîche. Let it melt down into a smooth, creamy base. While that’s going, crisp up the bacon however you like—pan or oven does the trick.
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Scoop the soup into bowls and sprinkle on the crispy bacon, crumbled cotija, cilantro, and a quick squeeze of lime. Taste it and tweak with salt and pepper, if needed. Each scoop should be a tasty medley of creamy, crunchy, and fresh flavors!
# Notes:
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Takes the flavors of Mexican street corn (elote) and turns it into a comforting meal.
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Choose peppers based on your heat preference—poblano for mellow or jalapeño for spicy.
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Even tastier the next day, so it’s great for prepping ahead of time.