Food & Cooking Recipes Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes Summer Corn Chowder Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 22, 2022 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 4 Four cups of corn stock and five ears of corn go into this satisfying, rich corn chowder. Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large white onion, diced into ¼-inch pieces (about 2 cups) 5 to 6 sprigs thyme, placed in cheesecloth and tied with kitchen twine 5 ears yellow corn, kernels removed (about 5 cups) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 4 cups Corn Stock, or homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock 1 pound small fingerling potatoes, cut into ½-inch-thick slices ¾ cup half and-half Chives, thinly sliced, for serving Hot sauce, for serving (optional) Directions Melt butter in a small stockpot over medium-low heat. Add onion, thyme bundle, and corn, and season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft but not browned, about 20 minutes. Add stock and potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and discard thyme. Puree one third of the mixture until smooth, using an immersion blender (use caution when blending hot liquids). Return to pot and stir in half and half. Cook until chowder is hot. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chives and hot sauce, if desired; serve immediately. Rate it Print