Creamy Mexican Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 yellow onion (diced)
• 1 bell pepper (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk or heavy cream (Choose whole milk or heavy cream.)
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 3 cups frozen corn kernels
• 1 can mild green chiles
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ancho chili powder
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken (shredded)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese or cotija cheese (shredded cheddar or crumbled cotija)
• fresh cilantro (for serving; amount not specified)
• avocado (for serving; amount not specified)
• lime wedges (for serving; squeeze over chowder; amount not specified)
• crushed tortilla chips (optional addition; amount not specified)
• sour cream (optional addition; amount not specified)

Steps

1. 1

   Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the diced onion and chopped bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 8–10 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Mix in the flour and cook briefly to remove its raw taste.

5. 5

   Slowly whisk in the milk or cream and chicken broth until smooth.

6. 6

   Add the diced tomatoes, frozen corn, green chiles, cumin, ancho chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

7. 7

   Bring to a gentle boil, stirring regularly.

8. 8

   Lower the heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender; the source does not specify a simmering time.

9. 9

   Stir in the drained and rinsed black beans and let them warm through.

10. 10

    Take the pot off the heat. Mix in the shredded chicken, cheese, and cilantro.

11. 11

    Ladle the chowder into bowls and top with avocado and a squeeze of fresh lime.

12. 12

    Add crushed tortilla chips or sour cream if desired. Adjust the spices and cheese to taste, then serve warm.

Notes

The source gives no can sizes or simmering duration. Whole milk and heavy cream, and cheddar and cotija, are alternatives. Crushed tortilla chips and sour cream are optional.

Nutrition per serving

• soup
• main
• Mexican-inspired
• creamy
• chicken
• comfort food
• stovetop