There are brown boxes everywhere, some packed, some partially packed and several others resting next to it, soon to be used. It's not a pretty scene out here. It is a mess. For someone who likes things kept in place, neatly arranged and clean (I don’t have OCD, I promise), it’s painful to watch the chaos. In less than a week, we shift to another apartment. It is something I am looking forward to for several reasons. It’s not too far from where we currently live but we still need to haul a moving truck, which means there is a lot of sorting and stuffing happening these days.
So, before I reach a stage when blogging becomes my least priority, let me quickly share this summer soup with you. It’s our absolutely favorite and I’m sure you will love it too.
I didn’t grow up sipping soup for supper. It’s not common in India although I believe the trend is now changing a bit. At times, my mom asks me for ideas to prepare soup. Dad still doesn’t like it but mom enjoys it, especially when she is not in her best health. The past few years that I am here in US, I got used to soup so much that it’s become our frequent weekly dinner. We both love it, be it creamy or thin, loaded or light.
Corn soup happens every summer, regardless of how warm the days get. Occasionally, I make it light with lots of vegetables and other times, creamy chowder. You might get lazy and think of using frozen corn but don’t! Corn chowder tastes best only and only with fresh summer corn. Truth. And if you are a seafood lover, throw in some jumbo shrimp. Either chop it to teeny sizes or leave it whole for the extra bite.
A very special ingredient that went in the corn chowder this time is Korean Chili Flakes from Season with Spice. Unusual, I agree but it worked. I loved the rich color of flakes and it smells just divine. It’s not too spicy but just a teaspoon and it turned the chowder to a beautiful shade of orange. I eat with my eyes first and a good-looking soup with a vibrant color always makes me hungrier for more!
Spicy Shrimp Corn Chowder
Ingredients
- 2 ears of corn (kernels removed)
- 8 jumbo shrimps (skin and tail removed)
- 1 leek (finely chopped)
- 1 bunch green onions (finely chopped)
- 1 medium potato (cut in cubes)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon fennel powder
- 1-¼ teaspoon korean chili powder
- oil
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- In a deep pan, melt butter along with 1 tablespoon oil in medium heat. Add garlic along with chopped leek. Add a pinch of salt and give it a stir. Allow it cook at medium heat for about 3 minutes or until the chopped leek is softened.
- In the same pan, add corn, potatoes and half of the chopped green onion. Season with salt, add all the spices (cumin, fennel and 1 teaspoon korean chili powder), give it a stir and allow it to cook for about a minute. Now, add water and milk, bring the heat to medium low and allow the potatoes to soften.
- In the mean time, rub some oil, salt and ¼ teaspoon of korean chili powder to the jumbo shrimp and pan fry it for about 3 minutes on each side or until the shrimp curls up. Keep it aside to be used later.
- Check the pan and if the potatoes are softened enough, ladle half of the soup in a blender and blend it to smooth consistency. Return it to the saucepan and give it a stir. (This would thicken the chowder. Alternatively, you can blend the whole soup to creamy). Check for salt and add any, if required.
- Ladle soup in serving bowl, top it with the pan-fried shrimp and garnish with the remaining green onions.
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Now, I have to get back to packing. Wish me luck so I don’t break anything in the process.
Peachy@Peach Kitchen
I am a soup girl myself and I love all kinds of soup. I'm gonna try this out one of these days...
Foodess
Beautiful colour and textures in that soup!
Coco in the Kitchen
What a gorgeous dish! I'm waiting for a rainy night to try this.
Helene D'souza
Gorgeous pictures as always kankana. I have noticed that people here are not much used to soups. I never got my mother in law to have a soup, but I think I could get her motivated with your spicy shrimp chowder.
All the best with the move, once it's done it's done.
Lan | morestomach
i think the combination of corn + shrimp is so classic.
good luck with your packing & moving!
carey
It has been so hot and humid here the past few days that the thought of most soups seems like the least appealing thing ever, but this one is really speaking to me! I love anything and everything spicy in the summer, and a spicy soup filled with fresh summer corn and shrimp just sounds like the best thing ever. (And how gorgeous are those Korean chili flakes?!) (:
Sending you guys lots of good moving vibes!!
Winnie
This chowder is beyond beautiful. Happy to have discovered your blog...your work is lovely.
Angie@Angiesrecipes
Almost too pretty to eat!
Jennifer @ Delicieux
Good luck with the move! I hope everything goes well. I can't believe how stressful moving is, but I do love setting everything up when you unpack. 🙂 Your chowder looks absolutely gorgeous!
Archana
This looks delicious! We are huge fans of shrimp at home and this spicy chowder looks like a must try. I can never say enough about your style of photography! 🙂
Shibi @ FlavzCorner
That a cute bowl with tempting chowder!!! Loved the second picture. The addition of shrimp is a plus 🙂
Eva | A in C
Oh YUM. This sounds right up my alley, I love spicy seafood dishes! And the colors in this dish and the photos are amazing, Kankana. So vibrant and fresh, I just love the styling for this post.
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
What a tasty chowder, I love the chili powder addition!
Ash
The chowder looks crazy good. I've never had shrimp in my chowder before, will try it out and all the best with your move.
Kiran
Love corn chowder and now I can't wait to try that Korean chili powder. Love some 😀
Deepa
Ohhhh this looks delicious and I will I definitely be giving it a go. I think it would be great for our Aussie winter right now. Good luck with the move!
Grandbaby Cakes
This looks incredible! I am such a fan of chowder! I have to make this!
Reem | Simply Reem
I know babe what you are talking about.... Moving is always a big roller coaster ride. But I am so sure that you will be so happy and everything will be just so so perfect once you will get settle in your new nest. Take it easy and don't over stress n get exhausted!
Beautiful chowder... You know I have started using korean chill... they just add such a beautiful heat and color...
Loving all your pics as always..
Talk to you soon!
Rosa
Original and surely extremely tasty! This chowder looks incredibly tempting and your pictures are magnificent.
Cheers,
Rosa
erin @ yummy supper
Kankana, I love corn chowder and love seafood chowder and never thought to mix to two. How inspired and delish! And of course your photos are making me drool;)
Good luck with your move,
xoxo
E