Smoky Cheese Chowder, a lovely hearty winter soup, filled with smoky cheese, corn, and potatoes.
Sometimes, you need a quick and easy dinner from stuff you have stocked in the house. I call this Cupboard Cooking. I keep most of these ingredients around my kitchen. About the only thing special I needed to buy was the smoked gouda.
This Smoky Cheese Chowder only takes about 15-20 minutes total to make. There’s minimal chopping involved in this soup, which is great for a day where you’re just tired but you still have to get dinner on the table.
This soup is a wonderful treat, full of flavors like smoked gouda, roasted red peppers, sweet corn, and oniony chives. I think smoked gouda has a good bacon-like flavor. Now, mind you, it’s been many many years since I’ve eaten bacon. But, they’re both smoky and full flavored. They’re both loved by many. They’re both a little salty. So, I think everyone, bacon lovers and vegetarians alike, will be happy with this soup!
The two kinds of corn in this soup are really fun. I prefer white frozen corn over yellow corn; I think it’s a bit sweeter. But, use whatever you and your family prefer. And, I find in the canned baby corn
I like Better than Bouillon base
Smoky Cheese Chowder Recipe
Smoky Cheese Chowder
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen corn
- ¾ cup frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon instant vegetable or chicken bouillon granules
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- ¼ cup chopped jarred red pepper
- ¾ cup canned baby corn sliced in ½–inch pieces
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 ½ cups milk
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded smoked process gouda cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine corn, potatoes, water, bouillon, and pepper, heat over high heat, covered, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer about 4 minutes, or until the corn is tender. Do not drain. Add red pepper, baby corn, and onion powder and heat through, about 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl or Pyrex measuring cup, stir together milk and flour; stir milk mixture into corn mixture. Cook, stirring, about 3-5 minutes, until thickened. Slowly stir in shredded cheese and chives. Remove from heat, taste for seasonings, and serve, garnished with additional chives.
Culinary Ginger says
February 19, 2015 at 10:46 amI love the use of smoky Gouda, what a great idea. This looks like a delicious bowl of soup.
Faith (An Edible Mosaic) says
February 19, 2015 at 10:51 amI absolutely adore cheesy soups and this is calling my name! Perfect for these freezing cold days!
Emily {Rainbow Delicious} says
February 19, 2015 at 11:08 amThis soup looks amazing and today where I live it is perfect soup weather! Do you think it would still taste good using fresh peppers instead of jarred?
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
February 19, 2015 at 11:16 amThat sounds really good. Perfect for a chilly winter day!
Katie @ Pick Any Two says
February 19, 2015 at 11:21 amYUM! This looks so delicious, especially on these very cold winter days. And cooking with items I already have in my pantry is always a plus!
notjustbaked says
February 19, 2015 at 11:48 amOh this is so cool! It sounds amazing.
Lee Anne says
February 19, 2015 at 12:46 pmwow I need this in my life !!
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Lee Anne
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Debi says
February 19, 2015 at 12:55 pmEmily, I think it would be great with fresh peppers too. Maybe saute them a little first. Or, if you wanted to roast your own rather than using jarred roasted ones, they are easy to do either on the stove over the gas flame or in the broiler. I love fresh peppers!
Diane {Created by Diane} says
February 19, 2015 at 1:16 pmlooks like this would be perfect on a cold snowy day!
torrs13 says
February 19, 2015 at 1:51 pmThis looks delicious and perfect for those cold days like today!
Michelle F. says
February 19, 2015 at 1:56 pmThat looks so good. I love chowders because they are so hearty.
Michele says
February 19, 2015 at 2:53 pmThis really does sound like it would fill you up and warm you up on a cold winter’ night!
Animal Bliss (@animal_bliss) says
February 19, 2015 at 3:23 pmThis looks super-good, and perfect for all the cold snowy days we’re having here in Michigan. Thank you for sharing your recipe. So easy, even I can do it. 🙂
linda(burlap+blue) says
February 19, 2015 at 5:15 pmThis looks soo yummy! Thanks for sharing!
Cynthia/whatagirleats says
February 19, 2015 at 7:29 pmThus looks delicious! Smoked Gouda is one of our favorite cheeses, I’m sure it is great in this!
creativekkids says
February 19, 2015 at 9:27 pmOh, I will have to make this for my husband. He is not a soup lover, but he likes the chowder soups.
salmadinani says
February 19, 2015 at 10:15 pmThat looks delicious! Now I feel like eating soup.
The Foodie Affair says
February 19, 2015 at 10:29 pmWe went from sunshine to chilly weather in a couple of days and now all I want is soups! This looks delicious and I want to try it soon!
Culinary Flavors says
February 20, 2015 at 12:37 amI bet that smoky cheese makes all the difference in this soup! Pinned as well!
April J Harris (@apriljharris) says
February 20, 2015 at 5:53 amLove Smoked Gouda! Your chowder looks amazing, Debi – real comfort food!
Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says
February 20, 2015 at 7:54 amThings are finally cooling down here in San Diego. I’d love a bowl of this for lunch with a big piece of crusty bread!!
Andi Fisher says
February 20, 2015 at 9:21 amI’ve been looking for a different kind of chowder to make, something with corn and this looks absolutely perfect!
Rosey says
February 20, 2015 at 10:44 amA nice smoky warm cheese is just what the doctor ordered on a cold day. Today is a very cold day. 🙂
Erica (@Erica's Recipes) says
February 20, 2015 at 11:19 amit’s gouda?! man, I loved this before I even knew that – awesome recipe Debi!
seasidehomeaccents says
February 20, 2015 at 1:05 pmThis looks great, and lighter than the last cream soup I made. I can’t do so uper heavy soups after that. This one is worth trying.
reesann723 says
February 20, 2015 at 1:08 pmI made this for lunch today! We loved it!
Suzy @ The Mediterranean Dish says
February 20, 2015 at 2:08 pmThis just says comfort! And I totally need it. Thanks for a great recipe, Debi!
Meagan Wied says
February 20, 2015 at 2:17 pmThis is such a gorgeous soup and the flavors are spot on.
ForkandForage says
February 20, 2015 at 3:59 pmSmoked Gouda, potatoes and chowder – what a winning combo! It looks and sounds super tasty, Debi.
grabaplate says
February 20, 2015 at 10:25 pmLove the veggies and the smoked gouda! Yes!
Libby with Lemony Thyme says
February 21, 2015 at 11:51 amSmoked Gouda heaven right here. And then there’s chowder my favorite comfort food. Can’t wait to try. Pinning the recipe.
mealplanmaven says
February 21, 2015 at 3:00 pmIt has been quite chilly here in Florida and your chowder is the perfect tummy-warmer! Love the smoked gouda!…
mikorte says
February 21, 2015 at 3:08 pmI would love to eat that soup! It is very tasty!
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Nettie says
February 21, 2015 at 7:00 pmWhat a wonderful soup!
Nicole Neverman says
February 21, 2015 at 8:06 pmThis is a really beautiful chowder! I really love the sound of all the cheese with the pepper and baby corn! YUM!
Jillian (Food, Folks and Fun) says
February 21, 2015 at 10:39 pmThis looks amazing, I’m adding it to this week’s menu plan!
Elena@as easy as Apple Pie says
February 22, 2015 at 6:58 amThis soup looks delicious! I am going to try it this week 🙂
KC the Kitchen Chopper says
February 22, 2015 at 11:30 amSmoked gouda is one of my fave cheeses. This soup looks and sounds amazing.
beckysbestbites says
February 22, 2015 at 2:25 pmLove smoked gouda and love that this recipe uses ingredients that you probably have around the house! Perfect!!
Ashley Bee says
February 22, 2015 at 2:39 pmYou can make a chowder entirely of cheese? My life is complete. Looks delicious!
Katie says
February 22, 2015 at 6:56 pmThis looks SO good, Debi!
xo katie // a touch of teal
Charlotte's Little Web says
February 23, 2015 at 1:28 pmSmoked gouda is life for my boyfriend… I can only imagine his reaction when I put this little slice of Heaven on the table! This looks delightful and delicious for the cooler weather. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe!!
Ilona's Passion says
February 26, 2016 at 4:32 pmSmoky cheese chowder sounds delicious!
Mark, Compass & Fork says
February 26, 2016 at 4:45 pmSmoky gouda and only 15 minutes to make. Great for the busy person who enjoys great taste.
Anne Murphy says
February 26, 2016 at 5:27 pmThat sounds luscious. I’ve about *had* February LOL and this would be just perfect…
And you have to try the mushroom Better Than Bouillon – it’s quite good.
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
February 26, 2016 at 6:06 pmI love smoked Gouda.. it is my fav cheese!! Can’t wait to try this soup, it sounds perfect for winter!
Swati @Watch What U Eat says
February 26, 2016 at 7:09 pmPerfect for cold nights. This soup looks delicious and YUMMY! 🙂
Debi says
February 27, 2016 at 10:45 amAnne, I use the vegetarian Better than Bouillon all the time! I love it! I’ve seen the mushroom one, but haven’t tried it yet. Will NEED to do so! Thanks for the suggestion!
Jodie (jk) says
September 13, 2016 at 9:51 amWow what a fantastic recipe
I can imagine me sitting by the fire eating way to many bowls of this..lol