Tex-Mex Corn Chowder Recipe
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Tex-Mex Corn Chowder

By: HAMM 
"I like things that are a little unexpected and unusual. But easy. Everyone raves about the full flavors and textures of this chowder. For the adventuresome--enjoy!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (60)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Beer Margaritas
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 2 cups medium salsa
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup milk

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, saute onions in margarine. Stir in flour, chili powder, and cumin. Add corn, picante sauce, and broth. Bring to boil; remove from heat.
  2. Gradually add 1/4 cup hot mixture to cream cheese in a small bowl. Stir until blended.
  3. Add cream cheese mixture and milk to saucepan, stirring until well blended. Heat through but do not boil. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 299 | Total Fat: 18.6g | Cholesterol: 45mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2005 by AMYNTEXAS   view full review
We enjoyed this at my house and it was simple to make. I was worried about it being too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2004 by RAEN_RFM   view full review
OOOOOHHHHHH my Gooooooooodddddddddddddd!!!!!!!!!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2003 by DREGINEK   view full review
LOVED LOVED THIS CHOWDER!! I didn't have frozen corn so I used 2 14.5oz cans (drained). This...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2003 by ABBRA888   view full review
This chowder was quick, easy and absolutely delicious. I omitted the margarine and used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2010 by Soup Loving Nicole Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
As written this didn't work for me. The texture was odd and then if I stopped stirring for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2003 by KARINTRACY   view full review
I halved the cream cheese and doubled the corn and loved it! I've passed the recipe onto many...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2008 by Laura   view full review
This is a delicious recipe. I added some black beans to turn it into a hearty meal.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2005 by RNLORNA   view full review
OOOHhhhh my gosh, this was good! I added garlic to the onion, and a can of black beans to the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2003 by KIMMYPICKLES   view full review
A really good soup that is quite different from anything else. The cream cheese adds a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2008 by Betty Ann   view full review
Yummy, great tex-mex flavor. I used tomatoes with green chiles in place of salsa. I also...

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