Poblano Corn Chowder

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This is a very creamy and spicy corn chowder with shrimp and poblano peppers. The lobster base is optional, but in my opinion, you should use it if you can.

Submitted by NAIVERAY
Updated on January 22, 2025
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 3 stalks celery, chopped

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • 2 tablespoons margarine

  • 1 fresh poblano chile pepper, seeded and diced

  • 1 quart heavy cream

  • 1 quart half-and-half

  • ⅓ cup white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon lobster base (Optional)

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 pinch ground dried chile de árbol

  • ½ cup margarine

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn

  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

  • 8 ounces shrimp, peeled, deveined, and diced

  • salt to taste

  • white sugar to taste

Directions

  1. Purée celery and onion in a blender or food processor; drain.

  2. Melt 2 tablespoons margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add puréed celery-onion mixture and poblano; stir and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in heavy cream, half-and-half, sugar, and lobster base. Season with black pepper and chile de árbol; bring to a gentle boil, stirring often.

  3. Melt 1/2 cup margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat; gradually stir into cream mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and well blended.

  4. Stir cream-style corn and whole kernel corn into chowder. Stir in shrimp; cook until opaque, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and sugar.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

881 Calories
73g Fat
46g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 881
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 73g 94%
Saturated Fat 39g 194%
Cholesterol 251mg 84%
Sodium 930mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 16g 32%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 241mg 19%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 541mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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