Roasted Corn Chowder

Roasted Corn Chowder

Roasted corn, bacon, bell peppers, onion come together in this savory soup that will have customers singing your praises. A simple substitution of bacon for a plant-based alternative allows this versatile recipe to be easily adapted for a vegetarian menu as well.

Ingredients:

  • Culinaire Ventura Foods Cayenne Pepper Sauce - 1/2 Cup
  • LouAna Liquid Butter Alternative - .5 Cup
  • Heavy cream - 1 quart
  • Roasted corn kernels - 5 lbs.
  • Roux-prepared - 1-1/2 lb.
  • Garlic, chopped - .5 Cup
  • Bay leaves - 3 each
  • Celery, diced 1/2" - 4 Cups
  • Onion, diced 1/2" - 4 Cups
  • Salt and pepper mix - As needed
  • Potatoes, diced 1/2" - 4 Cups
  • Bell pepper, diced 1/2" - 4 Cups
  • Bacon, uncooked, diced 1/2" - 3 lbs.
  • Water - 2 gallon

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Preparation:

  1. In a pot heat the LouAna Liquid Butter Alternative and sauté the bacon until brown. Add in the chopped garlic and all the vegetables including bay leaves. Cook the vegetables except for the potatoes until translucent and add the water. Bring to a boil, then turn down to medium heat. Cook for 15 -20 minutes

  2. After 20 minutes of cooking has completed. Add in the roux and blend in the liquid until blended completely. Allow to thicken, then add in the potatoes. Cook for an additional 20 minutes and check the potatoes for tenderness.
  3. Add in the cream, cayenne pepper sauce and salt and pepper as a last step to finish the soup.

Chef Tip: You can always use a flavored soup base to enhance the soup you are cooking if there is a specific flavor profile you are looking for.