Zucchini Corn Chowder

Name: Zucchini Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. butter; 2 strips bacon, chopped; 1 cup chopped yellow onion, about 1/2 large onion; 2 celery ribs, chopped (1/3 cup); 1 medium carrot, peeled + chopped (1/2 cup); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 tsp. dried thyme; 2 medium (1 lb.) russet potatoes, peeled, diced into 1/2-inch cubes; 4 cups water (or veggie stock); 1 bay leaf; 4 ears of sweet fresh corn, husk + silk removed and kernels cut from cob (2 3/4 cup corn); 1 medium zucchini, diced into 1/2-inch cubes, (1 1/2 cups); 1 cup half and half; Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper; Chopped fresh parsley, to garnish; Cayenne pepper, to serve, optional

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:40min

Creamy chowder loaded with fresh corn and zucchini is the best summer food! This lightened up chowder is made with fresh corn from the cob, no flour, and half and half.

Updated at: Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:13:50 GMT