Quick Potato Corn Chowder

This potato corn chowder has tender chunks of potato and corn in a thick velvety creamy broth!

This makes for a quick weeknight meal or a great lunch. Serve with a fresh salad and some bread for dipping.

Quick & Savory Soup

• This soup tastes like it’s been simmering on the stove for hours but it’s super fast to make.
• It’s creamy, rich and satisfying.
• Add chunks of salmon, garlic shrimp or even leftover ham.

Ingredients

Lots of healthy and tender vegetables make up this thick and hearty chowder!

VEGETABLES Colorful carrots, corn, and celery are simmered in a rich and creamy base. Time saving tip: frozen vegetable medley can be used in a pinch! Corn can be fresh off the cob, use frozen kernels, or even canned.

POTATOES We use baking potatoes in this recipe since they’re nice and starchy. Toss in some leftover mashed potatoes or use up extra baked potatoes in this recipe.

BASE Chicken broth mixed with cream and potatoes make the base. Use cartons of broth or homemade stock. If serving it vegetarian-style, just sub out the chicken stock for vegetable broth!

How to Make Potato Corn Chowder

Old fashioned potato corn chowder comes together so quick and easy!

1. Sauté veggies and garlic in butter. Add potatoes.

2. Add broth, & seasonings. Simmer until potatoes are tender.

3. Add corn and cream. Remove bay leaf and blend some of the potatoes in the chowder and stir.

Slow Cooker Version:

1. Sauté onion, celery, carrot, and garlic in melted butter for about 3 or 4 minutes until the onion and garlic are fragrant.
2. Add the sautéed vegetables to the remaining ingredients to a crockpot and set on high for 3 hours or low for 5, stirring occasionally.

Instant Pot Version:

1. Set Instant Pot to sauté and cook onion, celery, carrot, and garlic in melted butter for about 3 or 4 minutes until the onion and garlic are fragrant.
2. Add potatoes, broth, cream, seasonings, and bay leaf. Cover and set on high for 12 minutes, then quick release the pressure.

What to Serve with Potato Corn Chowder

Potato soup is perfect for mix-ins! Create a DIY Potato Corn Chowder by setting out bowls of some of our favorite mix-ins and toppings:

• Bacon bits
• Sliced jalapenos
• Chopped tomatoes
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Sour cream

Don’t forget the sides! We recommend some homemade cornbread, with a drizzle of sweet honey or some cheesy breadsticks, and a tangy cucumber tomato salad.

Leftovers

• Potato corn chowder tastes better the next day! Store it covered in the refrigerator and it will keep for about 4 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
• To freeze, ladle cold soup in zippered bags labeled with the date and it will keep in the freezer for about 3 months. If frozen, the consistency will change a little bit.

More Potato Soups

• • Creamy Potato Soup – easy & hearty
  • Instant Pot Potato Soup
  • Creamy Corn Soup – loaded with corn & potatoes
  • Easy Crock Pot Ham and Potato Soup
  • Ham and Potato Soup – a reader favorite

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5 from 9 votes

Review Recipe

Quick Potato Corn Chowder

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Author Holly Nilsson

This creamy soup is loaded with corn, potatoes, and seasonings, and comes together so quickly. It's the perfect meal for a busy weekday night!

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Ingredients

• ▢ 2 tablespoons butter
• ▢ 1 small onion diced
• ▢ 2 ribs celery diced
• ▢ 1 small carrot finely chopped
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 2 medium baking potatoes peeled and diced
• ▢ 3 cups chicken broth
• ▢ ½ teaspoon thyme
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ 1 bay leaf
• ▢ 2 cups corn fresh or frozen
• ▢ 1 cup light cream

Instructions

• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Cook 3-4 minutes or until onion is tender.
• Add potatoes, chicken broth, seasonings, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook covered 8-10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• Add corn and light cream, simmer additional 4 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
• Using a potato masher, or hand blender slightly mash some of the potatoes to thicken the soup.

Recipe Notes

To keep prep time quick, prepare the potatoes while the veggies are cooking. Prepare the remaining ingredients while the potatoes are cooking.

Frozen vegetables can be substituted for fresh. Add them along with the corn.

If you'd like to thicken it further, combine 1 tablespoon corn starch with 1 tablespoon water and whisk into the simmering soup.

Add a sprinkle or two of mashed potato flakes can also be used to thicken this soup.

 

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1.5cups, Calories: 323, Carbohydrates: 41g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 48mg, Sodium: 1028mg, Potassium: 911mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 2877IU, Vitamin C: 26mg, Calcium: 70mg, Iron: 2mg

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)

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Course Appetizer, Dinner, Instant Pot, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish, Slow Cooker, Soup

Cuisine American

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