Imagine a creamy, soul-warming corn chowder that comes together in just 40 minutes with minimal effort and maximum flavor! This Ninja Foodi Corn Chowder is about to become your new secret weapon in the kitchen, delivering restaurant-quality comfort food that will have your family begging for seconds. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a show-stopping soup to impress guests, this gluten-free optional recipe is your ticket to culinary bliss.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by dicing onions, mincing garlic, and cutting potatoes into small, uniform cubes to ensure even cooking.
- Set Ninja Foodi to Sauté mode and add a small amount of oil or butter to the inner pot. Allow it to heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Sauté diced onions until they become translucent and slightly golden, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Add corn kernels and diced potatoes to the pot, stirring to combine with onions and garlic.
- Pour in chicken or vegetable broth, ensuring all ingredients are submerged. Season with salt and pepper.
- Close the Ninja Foodi lid and set to Pressure Cook mode for 8 minutes on high pressure.
- Once cooking cycle completes, perform a quick release of pressure to prevent overcooking.
- Open lid and stir in heavy cream, allowing the chowder to thicken and become creamy.
- Use immersion blender or potato masher to partially blend some ingredients for desired texture, if preferred.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Let chowder rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with optional toppings like chopped chives, crispy bacon bits, or shredded cheese.
Tips
- Use fresh corn kernels when in season for the most vibrant flavor, but high-quality frozen corn works perfectly too.
- For extra depth, consider using a mix of chicken and vegetable broth.
- Don't skip the quick release on your Ninja Foodi to prevent overcooking the vegetables.
- The immersion blender trick is optional but creates a more luxurious texture - experiment to find your perfect consistency.
- For a protein boost, add cooked diced chicken or crispy bacon before serving.
- Make sure to let the chowder rest for 5 minutes after cooking to allow flavors to meld and sauce to thicken.
- This chowder freezes beautifully - make a double batch and save some for later!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 55mg
