LunchDish

Smoky Corn Zucchini Chowder

Name: Smoky Corn Zucchini Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 3 cups corn kernels; 2 zucchini, diced; 1 lb Yukon gold potatoes, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup milk; 2 tbsp chopped chives; Kosher salt; Black pepper

Corn, zucchini, potatoes, onion, smoked paprika, thyme, and milk simmer into a cozy vegetarian chowder.

Author: ForkmadeUpdated: 10/4/2026No ratings yet

Ingredients

1 tbsp butter

1 tbsp olive oil

1 yellow onion, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

3 cups corn kernels

2 zucchini, diced

1 lb Yukon gold potatoes, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

4 cups vegetable broth

1 cup milk

2 tbsp chopped chives

Kosher salt

Black pepper

Instructions

Step 1

Heat the butter and olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and a pinch of salt.

Step 2

Stir in the potatoes, garlic, smoked paprika, and thyme.

Step 3

Add the vegetable broth and simmer until the potatoes are tender.

Step 4

Stir in the corn and zucchini and simmer until just tender.

Step 5

Mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot, then stir in the milk and black pepper.

Step 6

Serve topped with chives.

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Servings

Timing

45 min

Meal type

Lunch

Recipe level

Dish

Visibility

public

Dietary tags

Gluten-freePeanut-freeVegetarian