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Creamy Crockpot Mexican Street Corn Chowder

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A comforting and creamy slow-cooked chowder inspired by Mexican street corn, featuring smoky chipotle, fresh corn, and a tangy lime finish. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients and perfect for cozy nights.

Ingredients

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  • 5 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6 medium ears; frozen works too)
  • 1 yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced (optional)
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced, plus 1 tbsp adobo sauce
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Small handful chopped cilantro
  • Cotija cheese or feta, crumbled (for topping)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Husk and cut corn kernels off the cobs. Dice onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño (if using), and mince garlic. Set aside.
  2. Combine in crockpot: Add fresh corn kernels, diced onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, minced garlic, chipotle peppers in adobo, smoked paprika, cumin, and broth into the slow cooker. Stir gently to mix.
  3. Cook on low: Cover and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours. Check at around 4 hours for tenderness.
  4. Add cream and cream cheese: Once the corn is tender, stir in the softened cream cheese and heavy cream. Mix thoroughly until the cream cheese melts completely. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Optional texture adjustment: Use an immersion blender to puree about half the soup right in the crockpot for a creamier texture while keeping some corn kernels intact.
  6. Finish with lime and cilantro: Stir in fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro just before serving.
  7. Serve hot: Ladle into bowls and sprinkle generously with crumbled cotija cheese or feta.

Notes

Do not add cream cheese too early to avoid curdling; add it after corn is fully cooked. Use fresh corn for best sweetness and texture. Adjust chipotle peppers for desired spice level. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with canned coconut milk and use vegan cream cheese. If soup is too thick after adding cream, thin with broth or water. Store leftovers in airtight container refrigerated up to 3 days or freeze. Reheat gently and add fresh lime juice and cilantro before serving.

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Keywords: creamy chowder, crockpot soup, Mexican street corn, slow cooker recipe, comfort food, chipotle, corn chowder, easy soup

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