Indulge in the rich flavors of this homemade cotija corn chowder. Made with fresh ingredients like sweet corn, potatoes, onions, and cotija cheese, this creamy soup is the perfect comfort food on a chilly day. The combination of sweet corn and tangy cotija cheese adds a unique twist to traditional corn chowder. Serve it as a starter or a complete meal, and enjoy the comforting warmth of this flavorful soup.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chives or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Directions
- In a large pot, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- In the same pot with the bacon grease, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Add the diced potatoes and corn kernels to the pot. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend about half of the chowder until smooth. This will help thicken the soup while leaving some chunks for texture.
- Return the blended chowder back to the pot and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer the soup for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the cotija corn chowder in bowls, topped with crumbled cotija cheese, crispy bacon bits, and a sprinkle of fresh chives or parsley for garnish.
