This Gnocchi Corn Chowder is a soul warming soup for a chilly day. The addition of gnocchi is a great way to add a new texture to a classic chowder recipe.
You guys, seriously, the weather turned cold, so quickly here. I remember a few years ago, we trick or treated in short sleeves. I want that kind of fall weather back. About the only good thing that comes from the weather turning cold, is that soup recipes come out and play a little earlier too.
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When I gave you guys my recipe for Roasted Corn Chowder, I told you, my take on corn chowder is that it's a summer recipe, even though it's a hot chowder, remember? So, I'm being a little hypocritical here, but not really. I stand by the fact that corn chowder, made with fresh corn, right off the cob, is indeed, a summer recipe. But, what is one to do, when fresh summer corn isn't available? Well, I open a can is what I do. So, because this Gnocchi Corn Chowder, uses canned can, I consider it a fall to winter dish. See, I told you, not too hypocritical. There is indeed, a method to my madness (most of the time).
Okay, so gnocchi? In chowder? I just happened to see this recipe for Chicken Corn Chowder on Reddit, which seemed like a perfectly fine recipe, but what really stood out to me was a comment. Someone left a comment for the author stating "another take on this which also is great is that you use every ingredient except potatoes and add gnocchi". I thought that statement was brilliant. Seriously. Brilliant.
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I didn't use the recipe for the Chicken Corn Chowder that was posted, but felt I had to mention it because that was where this whole gnocchi business started, so thanks to that guy/girl.
Do yourselves a favor and head straight to the grocery store and pick up some gnocchi.
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Gnocchi Corn Chowder
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon diced
- 3 carrots diced
- 3 celery stalks diced
- 1 onion diced
- ½ teaspoon fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 6 C vegetable broth
- 14.5 oz frozen gnocchi
- 1 C heavy cream
- 1 15.25 can sweet whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 14.75 can cream style corn
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the diced bacon in a large pot and cook until bacon is crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside. Return pot with bacon rendering back to burner over medium/high heat and add onion, carrot and celery. Cook until vegetables are just starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Add rosemary and thyme.
- Add broth and to a boil, add gnocchi and simmer about 10 minutes. Add cream and both cans of corn and simmer an additional 10 minutes.
- Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve in bowls, garnished with bacon.
Nutmeg Nanny says
I love corn chowder but I love the idea even more when you throw in gnocchi. So delicious looking!
Rebecca {foodie with family} says
Oh my goodness, does this ever sound fabulous... That's taking comfort food to an entirely new level!
Kecia says
this looks like an amazing, creamy bowl of wonderful! I love the Gnocchi addition!
The Food Hunter says
This looks delicious....I love gnocchi
Amy @Very Culinary says
It's still in the 90's where I live. BUT it's supposed to drop down into the 80's. A downright cold front. Lol. I'm ready for chowder and I love this!
foodyschmoody says
I could go for that kind of "cold front" lol
Patty Haxton Anderson says
This looks delicious, really delicious and I would love it.
Heather // girlichef says
Oh, I agree - gnocchinus an absolutely brilliant idea. This looks amazing, I need a bowl!
Heather // girlichef says
Wha!? That was supposed to read *gnocchi is
foodyschmoody says
Well, I think "gnocchinus" sounds like a fabulous new word to describe the state of being totally happy by way of eating gnocchi, lol
Stephanie @ Back For Seconds says
This looks so hearty and comforting! I'd love a big bowl now 🙂
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says
The gnoocchi sounds like a wonderful addition! Yum!
Paula - bell'alimento says
That's a whole bowl of goodness there.
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
Gnocchi PLUS corn chowder? Delicious!
Nicole Burkholder says
We LOVE corn chowder! This looks so yummy!
foodyschmoody says
Thanks Nicole
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
Oh yeah! A bog ol' hug in a bowl. I'm all over this recipe. Pinning!
foodyschmoody says
Thanks so much Renee! Yep, there's a lot of love in this bowl!
Martha @ A Family Feast says
Two of my favs - gnocchi and corn chowder....YUM!
angela says
I am in love with this without tasting it! It looks and sounds AMAZING!!!! I love the idea of the gnocchi in there!!! YUM!
foodyschmoody says
Thanks Angela. In my opinion, gnocchi will make anything better!
Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says
I bet the gnocchi really makes this hearty soup a meal. Looks delicious!
Ginny McMeans says
I absolutely love that gnocchi is in the corn chowder. it sounds like a perfect pair.
Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says
The mixture of flavors and textures in this has me totally swooning. Summer, fall, whatever -- this looks like an amazing chowder to me!
foodyschmoody says
Ooh Thanks so much Sarah!
Brenda@Sugar-Free Mom says
That looks totally yummy but I just want to pick that bacon off right from my screen!
foodyschmoody says
thanks Brenda. I always serve my chowder w/ a big pile of bacon on top. It's the only way, really 🙂
Hilary says
I found you on the stumble upon link up on FB but this looks SO tasty -- PINNED {and stumbled}
foodyschmoody says
Great! Thanks so much Hilary. I love connecting w/ other bloggers. I appreciate the extra love you've given this one 🙂
Karissa | Sweet as a Cookie says
Love this! Gnocchi is one of my favorite things. Now I have another way to use it 🙂
Amanda @The Kitcheneer says
I love the idea of gnocchi in my chowder! YUM
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says
I'd happily eat this chowder any day of the year!
Kim Beaulieu says
This is so freaking amazing. I want to eat ten pounds of this. Immediately.
foodyschmoody says
Hehehehe thanks Kim
Angela |Mind Over Batter says
Well, gnocchi makes total sense! I do love this version of corn chowder. Pass me a fat straw - I'm going in!
Healing Tomato says
I love gnocchi and it sounds great in a soup. Can't wait to try this.
foodyschmoody says
Thanks Rini!
Debra says
Oooohhhh!!! Looks like heaven in a bowl - fabulous!
KC the Kitchen Chopper says
sounds like a delish and decadent combo. I love gnocchi and can't wait to try this.Do you have any suggestions to lighten it up a bit. Would milk work? Thanks for sharing at #theWeekendSocial. Pinned as always. Love to see you back Thursday 9:00 PM EST. http://www.theKitchenChopper.com
foodyschmoody says
I have definitely made other chowders with milk and it has worked fine. It just doesn't thicken up as much.
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says
Too delicious!!! I want this now!
Healing Tomato says
This is a great recipe. Love the idea of Gnocchi in chowder