Chickpea Corn Chowder

Course: Soups
Difficulty: Easy
Pulse Type: Chickpeas
Specialty Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition: 1/2 cup serving
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
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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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.