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Gluten free Corn Chowder in a bowl with a spoon scooping up some and scallions on top as garnish.

Creamy Gluten Free Corn Chowder

This Gluten Free Corn Chowder is thick, creamy, silky and delicious with sweet corn and a touch of warm Turmeric that that something extra. Easy stovetop recipe! #summerfood #cornsoup #corn #vegetarian #vegetablerecipes #sides

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American, Indian
Keyword chilled soups, corn, summer food, turmeric
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 287 kcal
Author Carrie Tyler

Ingredients

  • 4 ears Sweet Corn on the Cob
  • 1 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 5 Scallions (Green Onions)
  • 6 cups Vegetable broth You can substitute Chicken Broth as well
  • 1 cup Half and Half You can substitute milk
  • ¼ cup Cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

Prep-Ahead Instructions

  1. Clean the corn on the cob by removing the husks and any remaining corn silk. Then rinse the corn and gently cut off the kernels using a sharp knife. (see images in post for reference)

  2. After the kernels have been removed, use the back of the knife to press and scrape down the ear to remove any of the remaining kernel and the 'cream' that is left behind. (see images in post for reference)

    NOTE: do not throw away the corn cobs yet, as these will be used in the soup to get all of the flavors out.

  3. Finely slice the scallions separating and saving some of the greens to use as garnish on the soup.

Cook your Corn Soup!

  1. Preheat a dutch oven or large soup pot using a high heat setting.

  2. Add a tablespoon olive oil and the scallions. Stir so they don't burn.

  3. Add the 6 cups of broth and the 4 cobs left over. Bring this all to a boil and then turn down to a simmer for 10 minutes. Then remove the corn cobs and discard.

  4. Add the corn kernels and the corn 'cream'. Stir to combine, then bring to a soft boil and let cook for 5 minutes.

  5. While the corn cooks, in a separate bowl, mix the half and half with the cornstarch. Whisk together until the cornstart is dissolved and you have a smooth slurry. Then whisk the slurry into the soup and add the Turmeric and the Ground Pepper.  Turn the heat back on, and bring back up to a simmer to thicken; about 4-5 minutes. Be sure to stir frequently so that it doesn't clump and thickens smoothly.

  6. Turn off the heat. Then using an immersion blender, blend the soup in the pot until it is smooth and the desired consistency. I like some texture, so I stop when it is smooth, but I can still see pieces of corn.

  7. Serve hot or chilled. For chilled: remove from the heat and when cooled down, move it to the fridge to chill. Then garnish with reserved scallion greens and serve and enjoy!