Mexican Inspired Corn Chowder
6
15 minutes
20 minutes
Mexican
Main Course, Soup
Ingredients
- 6 boneless/skinless chicken thighs (approximately 18 oz/510g)
- Chicken seasoning - mix together 1 tsp each: chili powder, paprika, granulated onion, granukated garlic, salt, pepper
- 5 tbsp olive oil (75 mil)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
- 1 large red bell pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk (710 ml)
- 3 cups chicken broth, no salt added (710 ml)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (13 1/2oz)
- 3 cobs of corn, cooked, kernels removed (approximately 3 cups) Note: if it's not fresh corn season, substitute 3 cups of frozen corn.
- 3 jalapeños, seeded and membraned removed, finely diced
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (13 1/2 oz)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar
- 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
For Serving:
- 1 avocado, diced
- Shredded cheese
- Chopped cilantro
- Sliced jalapeños
- Lime wedges
- Hot sauce
- Tortilla chips
Products to Use:
- CopperBond Induction Copper 4 Qt Saucepan
Directions
- Season the chicken with the seasoning mix and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onions, bell pepper and sauté until softened, about 8 minutes. Add garlic, sauté 1 minute longer. Add in flour, sauté 1 minute more.
- While whisking, pour in milk and chicken broth. Stir in tomatoes, corn, jalapeños, cumin, chili powder and season with salt and pepper.
- Bring mixture to a light boil stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- While the soup simmers, preheat the grill (or griddle pan) on medium high heat.
- Place the chicken thighs on the grill (pan) and cook for 4 minutes. Flip and cook for 4 minutes more. Remove the chicken to a plate cover tightly with foil and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Next, cut chicken into bite sized cubes.
- Once the soup has simmered, stir in black beans and warm through. Stir in chicken and resting juices and cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat, then stir in the cheese and cilantro.
- Serve warm with avocado, more cheese, cilantro, jalapeño slices, lime wedges, hot sauce and tortilla chips.