Chickpea Corn Chowder
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
servings
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter, unsalted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tsp salt, kosher
- 1/4 tsp pepper, freshly ground black
- 1 medium potatoes, Russet; peeled and diced into small cubes
- 4 cups chicken broth, reduced sodium (use vegetable if desired)
- 3/4 cup cream, half and half, or milk
- 3 cups corn, fresh or frozen
- 2 15 oz cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- green onions, chopped, as needed to garnish (or chives)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine olive oil and butter over medium heat. Once butter has melted, add garlic and onion. Cook until onion is tender and almost translucent. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add potatoes and chicken broth. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, cover pot, and let simmer for 10-15 minutes until potatoes are fork tender. Scoop out about 2 cups of mixture and puree in a blender until smooth. Return puree back into the pot.
- Add half and half, corn, and chickpeas. Return to to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook on low heat for 5-10 minutes until chickpeas are warmed throughout. (If using frozen corn, heat until corn is cooked). Season with additional salt and pepper, as needed. Garnish with chopped green onions. Serve warm.
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