Description
This Summer Corn and Zucchini Chowder is the perfect light and creamy soup for warm weather. Made with fresh summer vegetables like sweet corn and tender zucchini, this easy one-pot recipe is full of flavor, ready in under 45 minutes, and great for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or butter)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels (or thawed frozen corn)
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced (Yukon Gold or red potatoes)
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs like thyme or basil (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the Base: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Vegetables: Mix in the potatoes, zucchini, and corn. Stir well to coat with oil and combine flavors.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Add Dairy: Stir in milk and optional cream. Simmer for 5–10 more minutes, keeping the heat low to prevent curdling.
- Blend for Texture: Use an immersion blender to blend half the soup for a creamy yet chunky texture (optional).
- Season and Serve: Add salt, pepper, and fresh herbs to taste. Ladle into bowls and enjoy!
Notes
For a heartier version, add cooked bacon or shredded chicken. To keep it vegan, use plant-based milk and skip the cream. Serve with crusty bread or a fresh salad. Freeze leftovers in airtight containers for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (1/4th of recipe)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg