Corn Chowder with Dumplings

Name: Corn Chowder with Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 large onions, chopped; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 4 cups chicken broth; 3 cups frozen corn; 2 cups cubed peeled potatoes; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 to 3 teaspoons minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce; 1/4 teaspoon salt; CHEDDAR CORNMEAL DUMPLINGS:; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

This is a spiced-up version of my favorite corn chowder. The first time I added dumplings, my husband declared them awesome! —Shannon Kohn, Simpsonville, South Carolina

Ingredients

2 large onions, chopped
2 teaspoons canola oil
4 cups chicken broth
3 cups frozen corn
2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 to 3 teaspoons minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
CHEDDAR CORNMEAL DUMPLINGS:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute onions in oil until tender. Add the broth, corn, potatoes, cream, chipotle pepper and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes.
For dumplings, in a small bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt. Stir in milk and cheese just until moistened. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto simmering chowder.
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering).

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 577 calories, 29g fat (16g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 1424mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 7g fiber), 14g protein.

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jessbcuz831

Oct 10, 2013

A new family favorite!! I did double the dumpling recipe and only use 1 onion. Perfect for a cold evening!!
ahmom

Nov 23, 2011

I used milk instead of whipping cream (didn't have any) and mozzarella instead of cheddar (didn't have any of that either)
blowfysh

Jan 14, 2011

I made this for my family and we all loved it. I will be making this again. FANTASTIC!!!
manda_phelps

Aug 9, 2010

This is probably my favorite chowder. My mother made this just to try it out and we couldn't stop eating it. I thought I was going to explode! Thanks so much for adding such a great recipe to our family cook books.