Hi Everyone,
It is so nice to get back to my normal routine! However around 9am this morning the Jet lag started to kick in and I was exhausted. So what it is one to do when there tired? Well go to Starbucks of course. That was just what I needed to give me some energy to get me through the rest of the day. When I got home from work, I did the beginning workout for the Bosu ball. It was the first time I ever used one. It was fun and I originally thought this isn’t going to do much, I was wrong! I was sweating and my legs are sore and I only worked out for about 30 minutes. Have you ever used a Bosu ball? Can you recommend any videos I could use to workout to it?
After my workout, I rummaged through my empty refrigerator and found 6 ears of corn that needed to be used up, so I decided to make corn chowder. I figured with the cold weather and rain that we had today, it would be a great night for soup! I have to say I am pretty pleased with the results.
The soup was thick and creamy and I didn’t use milk in it. My Husband said it tasted like cream of corn, which it kind of did. I debated about using more spices, but I really liked the flavor that it was, which was sweet with a hint of spice!
I decided to go light with toppings, and I just used some chopped tomatoes and crushed tortilla chips. This would also be good topped with hot sauce and avocados but I didn’t have either in the house. I really need to do some grocery shopping!!
I was going to serve the soup with some crusty garlic bread, but decided to stay away from bread for a little while, since I consumed my weight in bread while in Europe. I decided to make a chicken and cheese quesadilla using a Flat Out bread. I split it with my Hubby. For a man who doesn’t like healthy type foods he loves the Flat Out Bread.
- ¼ cup onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, diced
- 1 tbsp. butter (I used Brumble and Brown)
- 5 cups corn (717 grams, 6 ears of corn)
- 3 cups chicken broth, low sodium
- ¼ tsp. chipotle powder
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp ground pepper
- Optional Toppings:
- tomatoes, diced
- avocado, diced
- Tortilla Chips, crushed
- In a large pot add butter, onion and garlic;saute until soft about 5 minutes. Add corn and chicken broth and cook for about 5 minutes to soften corn.
- With a hand blender; process until smooth or in small batches add to a blender and process until smooth.
- Add chipotle powder, salt and pepper. Set heat to medium; bring to a boil, and reduce the heat to simmer for about 10 - 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Serve in a bowl and add additional toppings.
- Additional toppings: tomatoes, avocado, tortilla chips
Well my Peeps, time for me to go! I have dishes to do and then I want to rest up for the rest of the evening. I’m starting to get tired. I really don’t know how people can travel so much? I give them a lot of credit!!
The winner of the Coffee Giveaway is Suzzane H. Congratulations! I’ll send you an e-mail to get your shipping information.
Have a wonderful day!!
Toodles,
Jennifer
OH yum!!! I love corn chowder, it’s so summer!
I love the corn chowder and the corn is so sweet right now. I need to buy a bunch of it so I can freeze it!
Ooh, this sounds so good! I like how you spiced it up!
Thanks! 🙂
I love corn chowder!
I have to admit this is the first time I have ever had it and I just love it!
This is a perfect summer recipe 🙂 And Starbucks jetlag solutions? I know these all too well!
Thank goodness for Starbucks! It has helped me the past few days!!
That soup sounds good–however, soup also makes me think of fall!! I loved how you made that quasadilla out of that flat out bread–could you possibly post that recipe soon? It looks delicious!
Soup makes me think of fall too, but the corn is so sweet right now I couldn’t resist, plus the weather has been so cool here that I thought soup would be perfect for a dizmo day! Sure I can post the recipe for the quasadilla! I make them all the time there so easy and delish!
with all the corn I have lately, Ive thought about making chowder…now you have me craving it 🙂
I love the corn chowder!! It was the first time I ever had and I am so pleased with it!! So simple and delish! I love corn season!
Sounds delicious! A perfect summer soup. Thank you for sharing at Fit and Fabulous Fridays!!
Thanks for having Fabulous Fit Fridays!! I love seeing what everyone posts!!!