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Best Summer Creamy Corn Chowder

Best Creamy Summer Corn Chowder

Megan
Creamy corn chowder with zucchini, cauliflower and herbs creates the most epic summer soup you could dream up!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Gluten Free
Calories 354 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cobs of corn shucked and kernels removed from cob
  • 1 small head cauliflower cut into small florets
  • ½ teaspoon salt divided
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper divided
  • tablespoons olive oil divided
  • ½ small red onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or pressed
  • 1 lb red potatoes peeled and chopped (about 6 small)
  • 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
  • 2 cans chicken broth
  • 2 cups ½ n ½
  • ¼ cup packed fresh parsley chopped
  • pinch of dried thyme
  • 1 sprig fresh dill weed chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425℉.
  • On a rimmed baking sheet, spread out cauliflower florets evenly. Drizzle 1½ tablespoons olive oil over cauliflower and sprinkle ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper over the top. Mix up cauliflower until evenly coated with oil.
  • Roast for 25 minutes, tossing pan halfway through roasting time. Then set aside 4-6 florets for garnishing soup.
  • In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped red onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add chicken broth to pot along with potatoes, corn, Creole seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper.
  • Bring pot to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes. Add zucchini while simmering.
  • Meanwhile, cauliflower will finish roasting and it is time to add florets and ½ n ½ to a blender. Blend until mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • Add cauliflower mixture to pot and continue to cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
  • Add parsley, thyme, and dill and stir.
  • When serving, top with roasted floret and a pinch of fresh parsley if desired.