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Creamy Corn and Green Chile Chowder in an earthenware bowl on a wood background with a copper spoon.

New Mexico Corn Chowder with Hatch Green Chile

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Tamara Andersen
This Gluten Free Corn Chowder with Green Chile is a soul-warming, zesty soup with southwest flavors reminiscent of a green chile tamale, and perfect as a starter course. Add your favorite protein and make it a meal! Dairy free option too!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Soups and Stews
Cuisine Mexican/Southwest
Servings 4 servings
Calories 307 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon coconut or olive oil
  • 1 medium onion - chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic - minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons instant masa
  • 2 cups fresh - canned, or frozen corn kernels
  • 4-5 poblanos roasted - peeled, stemmed, seeded, and chopped (about 2 cups chopped)
  • ¼ cup salsa verde
  • 1 cup broth/stock
  • 1 to 2 cups coconut creamer or half n' half - see notes
  • sea salt and fresh ground pepper
  • cilantro and crumbled cotija - garnish

Instructions

  • Add oil, onion, garlic to a soup pot over medium-high heat. Sauté 2-3 minutes until onion begins to soften and mixture is fragrant.
  • Add the masa and cumin. Stir an additional 2-3 minutes until masa is fragrant.
  • Add the corn, chopped green chile, salsa, and broth/stock. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Either use an immersion blender to partially purée the chowder, or remove about half to a blender and purée until smooth. Return it to the pot.
  • Add 1 cup creamer or half n' half. Bring to a boil. Adjust if necessary. See post under blender photos if it's too thick or too thin.
  • Season according to preference, then garnish as desired.

Notes

Important: Coconut creamer or half and half NOT canned coconut milk.
An immersion blender definitely makes the chowder easier, but a blender works too. I have tried it both ways, and prefer the immersion blender. You want about half of the mixture smooth and half chunky.
We made this chowder a main dish with the addition of some crumbled bacon. Turkey ham would be a great option as well.

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 11g

NOTE: Macronutrients are an approximation only using unbranded ingredients and MyFitnessPal.com. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.

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