Corn and Jalapeño Chowder with Cheddar Cheese

Prep Time
minutes

Cook Time
minutes

Total Time
minutes

Serving
size
This Corn and Jalapeño Chowder with Cheddar Cheese delivers the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy. Creamy milk and melted cheddar create a comforting base, while jalapeños add a flavorful kick. Diced potatoes, onion, and fresh corn bring heartiness to each spoonful. Ideal for chilly nights, this chowder is both satisfying and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 3 cups milk (whole or low fat)
- 3 cups corn kernels
- 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 small potato, diced into ½ “cubes (precooked or canned)
- 1 small onion, diced (about ½ cup)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon parsley
Preparation
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
- Add the onion, potato, corn, and jalapeño.
- Sauté until tender (5-8 min).
- Stir in the flour to make a paste with pan juices and butter.
- Add the chicken broth, salt, pepper, parsley, 1 cup of the cheese and milk and continue to cook until soup thickens, stirring occasionally.
- Top with remaining shredded cheese to garnish.
Serve with our Homemade Cheddar and Pepper Biscuits!