Use all of your corn in this home made chowder. Full of flavors and very tasteful.
For my usual Cook the Book Fridays post this time we were supposed to make a chowder with fresh corn. Something that isn’t quite a usual dish for me, as we don’t eat that normally in the Netherlands. But that’s kind of the fun by participating in a group like this, you’re getting to know new recipes and flavors that you’re not used to.
Corn and cob
What I loved about this recipe is the use of everything in this recipe. You don’t only use the kernels but also the cob is added to give even more flavor. Because I didn’t know what to expect I can’t say if it gave a different flavor or a more intense taste but I love the fact that I don’t discard it on forehand.
For the flavor it’s a silky soup and by adding the crispy vegetables and potato you still get a bite. I love the bacon which was added and I also sprinkled a bit half and half in the soup. The soup got a nice taste not very specific, but we did like it.
Fresh of the cob corn chowder
How beautiful your soup looks!! Spectacular presentation. Fresh corn is definitely a “thing” in most of the US, so it’s kind of a big deal when it’s in season and you can get it freshly picked (mine actually wasn’t). But well done to search out the ingredients and make the chowder. So fun to find something new!!
here in the summer, we can’t get enough of the fresh corn! your chowder looks delicious!
This was such a delicious recipe, one that I hope to make again while there is still fresh corn around. Your chowder looks so delicious.
Yes, your presentation is lovely and I’m glad you all liked it! I agree, too, that doing a group like this is great as it does expose us to something we might not have otherwise cooked. Always fun to take on a new cooking adventure!
Very few cookbook authors pay attention to using corn cobs as well for flavor. I’m glad Dorie brings that to us. It’s a brilliant idea that’ll stay with me. Love the color and beauty of your chowder!
Your bowl of chowder looks delicious!
That’s a beautiful photo! This was pretty tasty.
I had never used corn cobs to make a broth/base/stock before so, like you, I can’t speculate on taste. I do know that this chowder was delicious and because wasting food makes me nuts, I was into the idea of using the cobs. Dorie is a detailed-oriented cook. Every recipe includes something I didn’t know. She has certainly made me a better cook/baker over the past 8 years that I’ve been cooking through her books. Lovely photograph.
With corn an essential part of summer eating in the US, I forget people in other parts of the world aren’t as lucky! Glad you enjoyed it.
Love your photo and your enthusiasm to try new things…that is the beauty of cooking with this group!