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Mexican Style Easy Corn Chowder

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 minutes bacon, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, chopped
  • 1 small Serrano pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 medium Russet potatoes, diced
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons dried epazote
  • 4 ears corn, kernels removed
  • 1 large zucchini, sliced
  • 1 cup half and half
  • to taste Queso Fresco, for garnish Optional
  • to taste Chipotle Chiles in Adobo, for garnish Optional
  • to taste Cilantro, for garnish Optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot over medium heat, add the butter, followed by the chopped bacon. Cook until bacon renders its fat and begins to brown, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add onion, carrots, Serrano pepper, garlic, and oregano; cook until vegetables begin to soften, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add potatoes, water, and epazote. Raise the heat to medium high and bring to a low boil, then lower the heat back to medium and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until the potatoes are halfway cooked.
  • Add the zucchini and corn; simmer for additional 8-12 minutes or until the vegetables are completely tender. Transfer 2 cups of the chowder to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Stir the mixture back into the pot then add half and half and cook just until heated through. Adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with queso fresco, chipotle chiles, and cilantro and serve immediately.
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