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February 4, 2026

Once again, we’re in that transitional season where it’s still hot outside but all we want is soup. What better way to enjoy that space than by making our favorite Corn and Poblano Chowder? This hearty vegetarian soup is creamy, savory, and full of corn and pepper flavor. The broth is infused with corn cobs (so don’t throw yours away!), which give the soup a sweetness that you can’t get from vegetable broth alone. The savory onions and peppers balance out the sweetness, and the potatoes give the chowder body and texture. The result is an exceptional soup that you’ll want to make again and again!

Corn and Poblano Chowder
Corn and Poblano Chowder
Corn and Poblano Chowder
Corn and Poblano Chowder
Corn and Poblano Chowder
Corn and Poblano Chowder
Corn and Poblano Chowder
Corn and Poblano Chowder
Corn and Poblano Chowder
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Corn and Poblano Chowder

Ingredients

Milk and 4 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

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Cut the corn kernels from the cobs and place in a bowl. Keep the corn cobs for the broth.
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Add oil to a large pot or Dutch oven placed over medium heat.
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Add the diced onions, poblano peppers, and jalapeño peppers and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add the adobo seasoning, the chipotle powder, and a pinch of salt and cook until the veggies soften.
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Place the corn cobs (with the corn kernels cut off) in the pot on top of the veggies and cover them with vegetable broth.
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Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce to simmer, cover the pot with a lid, and cook for 30 minutes.
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Remove the corn cobs from the pot, add the corn kernels and potatoes, and mix in the half and half or milk/cream. Cover the pot and cook until the potatoes are fork tender.
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Using an immersion blender, blend the soup to desired chunkiness. You can also ladle some chowder into a blender and blend that up, or reserve some chowder in a separate bowl before using the immersion blender to blend the rest in the pot.
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Adjust the seasoning to taste, ladle the soup into your favorite bowl, and add desired toppings.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Corn Cob Magic 🌽
    Save your corn cobs and simmer them in the broth to extract maximum natural sweetness and depth of flavor before removing them before serving.
  • Roasting Poblanos 🔥
    Char poblano peppers directly over a gas flame or under the broiler until skin is blackened, then steam in a covered bowl to easily remove the skin for a smoky, rich flavor.
  • Texture Balance Technique 🥄
    Blend a portion of the potatoes and corn to create a naturally thick, creamy base without adding excessive cream, enhancing both texture and flavor concentration.
  • Layered Spice Building 🌶️
    Toast chipotle pepper powder and adobo seasoning in olive oil before adding other ingredients to unlock deeper, more complex spice notes.
  • Garnish Strategy 🌿
    Prepare garnishes like cilantro, green onions, and corn chips separately and allow diners to customize their bowl, adding freshness and interactive dining experience.

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Cooking with Conks

We’re Rachel & Emily Conklin (“Conks” for short), sisters, lifelong foodies, and the voices behind Cooking with Conks. We grew up in Southern California, surrounded by bold flavors, big family meals, and the kind of kitchen chaos that turns into inside jokes

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