Jalapeno Popper Corn Chowder

Jalapeno Popper Corn Chowder has all the flavor of jalapeno poppers added to a creamy corn chowder.

There’s bacon, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and of course, lots of jalapenos. This chowder really has some kick. A combination of heavy cream and cream cheese creates a really creamy and rich base for this chowder. It’s a warm and hearty soup that’s perfect for cooler weather.

Fresh or Frozen Corn

Use fresh corn to take advantage of end of the summer farm fresh corn. If corn is out of season, you are probably better off going with frozen corn. In a pinch you can use canned corn.

How Spicy Is This Soup?

The amount of heat in this chowder can vary greatly due to how many jalapenos you use and how spicy they are. I recommend using 3 to 4 jalapenos. The cream base of the chowder really tempers their heat some. For extra heat, try adding 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.

Storage

Leftovers can be refrigerated for about 4 days and reheated in the microwave.

More Great Chowder Recipes

• Cheesy Ham and Potato Chowder– the perfect way to breathe new life into your leftover ham.
• Crab and Corn Chowder
• Crock Pot Corn Chowder
• Queso-Broccoli Potato Chowder
• Southwestern Shrimp Chowder– make in under 30 minutes!
• Cabbage Soup with Smoked Sausage

Watch the short video below to see how easy this recipe is to make.

Jalapeno Popper Corn Chowder

5 from 4 votes

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 15 minutes mins

Servings: 6

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Ingredients

• ▢ 5 slices bacon
• ▢ 2 tablespoons butter
• ▢ 3 to 4 jalapenos,, chopped
• ▢ 1 medium yellow or sweet onion,, diced
• ▢ salt and pepper
• ▢ 3 garlic cloves,, minced
• ▢ 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• ▢ 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• ▢ 1/2 cup heavy cream
• ▢ 4 cups fresh or frozen (thawed) corn kernels
• ▢ 8 ounces cream cheese,, cut into cubes and softened
• ▢ 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions 

• Cook bacon in a Dutch oven until crispy. Remove and set aside. Drain off bacon grease, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the Dutch oven.
• Add butter to the Dutch oven and place over medium heat. When melted, add jalapenos and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 3 to 4 minutes to soften.
• Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
• Add flour. Stir and cook 1 minute.
• Gradually whisk in chicken broth. Add paprika. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add heavy cream and corn and simmer for 2 minutes.
• Add cream cheese, reduce heat to low, and whisk until cream cheese is melted and blended in.
• Stir in cheddar cheese.
• Crumble the bacon and sprinkle on top. Check for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve.

Notes

Note: If your jalapenos aren’t very spicy, add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the chowder to make it spicier.

Nutrition

Calories: 518kcal

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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