The smooth base of this chunky corn chowder is made in the Vitamix, followed by stovetop veggies to add a crisp, corn-off-the-cob texture.
Makes: 1.2 l (5 cups)
Total Time: 30 Minutes
Difficulty: Intermediate
Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon butter, room temperature
- 120 g (¾ cup) onion
- 520 g (18 ounces) small russet potatoes
- 480 ml (2 cups) vegetable stock
- 375 g (3 cups) corn
- 120 ml (½ cup) milk
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 sprig parsley
Directions:
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium low heat. Sauté onion in butter until soft, about 5 minutes. Add potatoes, stock, and 1 cup corn. Simmer with lid on until potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Place mixture and milk into the Vitamix container and secure lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 7.
- Blend for 10 to 15 seconds.
- Return mixture to saucepan over low heat. Stir in remaining corn and season with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with fresh chopped parsley.