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A steaming bowl of hearty corn chowder, ready to eat

How to grow 3 Corn Chowder recipes. Corn Chowder

This recipe provides instructions for growing corn, which can then be used to make three different corn chowder recipes. It covers planting, care, and harvesting of corn.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Corn Growing
  • 1 packet Corn seeds
  • 2 cups Fertilizer
  • as needed Water
Basic Corn Chowder
  • 3 cups Corn kernels
  • 2 medium Potatoes, diced
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery, chopped
  • 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Spicy Corn Chowder
  • Basic Corn Chowder ingredients as above
  • 1 medium Jalapeño, minced
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
Creamy Bacon Corn Chowder
  • Basic Corn Chowder ingredients as above
  • 4 strips Bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 0.5 cup Heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp Fresh chives, chopped

Equipment

  • Garden Plot
  • Large Pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Growing Corn
  1. Plant corn seeds in well-drained soil after the last frost, ensuring adequate spacing between seeds.
  2. Water regularly, especially during dry periods, and fertilize when the plants are about 1 foot tall.
  3. Harvest corn when the tassels turn brown and the kernels are plump and milky, which is usually in 60-100 days.
Basic Corn Chowder
  1. In a large pot, melt butter, then sauté chopped onion and celery until softened.
  2. Stir in flour and cook for one minute, then gradually add broth, stirring until smooth.
  3. Add potatoes and corn kernels, bring to a simmer, and cook until vegetables are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  4. Stir in milk, salt, and pepper; heat through but do not boil.
Spicy Corn Chowder
  1. Prepare the Basic Corn Chowder as directed, and while sautéing the vegetables, add minced jalapeño and chili powder.
  2. Continue with the remaining steps for the Basic Corn Chowder, adjusting seasoning as needed.
Creamy Bacon Corn Chowder
  1. Prepare the Basic Corn Chowder as directed.
  2. Just before serving, stir in the cooked and crumbled bacon, heavy cream, and fresh chives, heating gently until warmed through.

Notes

For best results, use fresh corn from your garden. You can adjust the level of spiciness in the spicy chowder by adding more or less jalapeño and chili powder. For a richer creamy chowder, use full-fat milk and cream.