READY IN 40 mins

Tex-Mex Corn Chowder

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"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!" — HAMM

Directions

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.
Gradually add 1/4 cup hot mixture to cream cheese in a small bowl. Stir until blended.
Add cream cheese mixture and milk to saucepan, stirring until well blended. Heat through but do not boil. Serve immediately.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 40 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Apr 13, 2005

We enjoyed this at my house and it was simple to make. I was worried about it being too spicey for my kids so I used mild picante sauce. DH & I might have liked a little more zip but it still had a nice flavor and the kids liked it. I added some chopped smoked turkey from my freezer and about 1 cup of black beans along with the corn and picante sauce. I also used a bit less corn than called for. This is a very rich dish but a nice winter warmer. Leftovers the next day were very good too. The second time I made this, I wanted to use my crock pot. I combined all ingredients from step one in the crock and cooked for several hours. I did the cream cheese step an hour or so before serving. It worked great.

—AMYNTEXAS

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 12, 2010

As written this didn't work for me. The texture was odd and then if I stopped stirring for more than a few seconds the cream cheese would separate. I wouldn't exactly say bland but it lacked something so I added a little bit of Velveeta and that did the trick. As written I have to give it a 3. Adding Velveeta bumped it to a 4.

—Soup Loving Nicole

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74 Ratings

Sep 28, 2003

LOVED LOVED THIS CHOWDER!! I didn't have frozen corn so I used 2 14.5oz cans (drained). This recipe can EASILY be modified. Next time, I might add some shredded chicken or a can of black or northen beans but I made it as is (with the exception of using additional corn) and it was great! I had no problems with the cream cheese and it was great in this soup. Will make this again and again! Thanks Cathy!

—DREGINEK

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Feb 03, 2004

OOOOOHHHHHH my Gooooooooodddddddddddddd!!!!!!!!!!!

—RAEN_RFM

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Mar 16, 2003

This chowder was quick, easy and absolutely delicious. I omitted the margarine and used ultra-lite Philly and it came out great!

—ABBRA888

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May 20, 2005

OOOHhhhh my gosh, this was good! I added garlic to the onion, and a can of black beans to the soup. This was the BEST soup I have ever had. I crushed some tortilla chips on top, and was as happy as a clam! It is almost gone, I have to make it again!

—RNLORNA

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Mar 16, 2003

I halved the cream cheese and doubled the corn and loved it! I've passed the recipe onto many people recently.

—KARINTRACY

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May 05, 2008

This is a delicious recipe. I added some black beans to turn it into a hearty meal.

—Laura

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Nutrition

Calories
299 kcal
15%

Carbohydrates
29.5 g
10%

Cholesterol
45 mg
15%

Fat
18.6 g
29%

Fiber
4.4 g
18%

Protein
8.6 g
17%

Sodium
706 mg
28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Tex-Mex Corn Chowder

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 299
** Calories from Fat: 167

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 18.6g 29 %
** Saturated Fat 9.6g 48 %
** Cholesterol 45mg 15 %
** Sodium 706mg 28 %
** Potassium 612mg 17 %
** Total Carbohydrates 29.5g 10 %
** Dietary Fiber 4.4g 18 %
** Protein 8.6g 17 %
** Sugars 9g
** Vitamin A 31 %
** Vitamin C 17 %
** Calcium 15 %
** Iron 17 %
** Thiamin 15 %
** Niacin 22 %
** Vitamin B6 26 %
** Magnesium 15 %
** Folate 27 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.