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Summer Corn and Zucchini Chowder

 Savor the season with this summer corn and zucchini chowder recipe!

 

- Chef Steph's Recipes

 

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears)
  • 2 cups diced zucchini
  • 1 cup diced potatoes
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

 

DIRECTIONS: 

Sauté Vegetables:

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions, garlic, carrots, and potatoes.
  2. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.

 Add Zucchini and Corn:

  1. Stir in diced zucchini and corn kernels. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  2. Add Broth and Simmer:
  3. Pour in vegetable broth. Add thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes.

Blend and Add stock:

  1. Using an immersion blender, blend the chowder until partially smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
  2. Stir in the milk and cook for another 5 minutes.
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