I would love to tell you that this is my original recipe.
I’m sad that it’s not.
I’m not sure I can improve on Mark Hix’s Corn and Chorizo Chowder. It’s pretty fine as it is. It’s rich and creamy, with a sweet warming spiciness. It is at it’s best when made with freshly cut corn, but doesn’t suffer by using canned corn, which is what I often do.
This has become a regular Weekend lunch favourite and a good option when there’s not much in the fridge.
I had a moment of panic that The Independent might remove the online page that it resides on, so I thought I had better take a photo of it and save the recipe for posterity.
I decided to share it with you too.
Mark Hix’s Corn and Chorizo Chowder
Serves 4 (Mark says it serves 4-6 – but we only manage to stretch it to 3 very generous portions)
1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
120g cooking chorizo, cut into ½cm cubes (ready chopped chorizo packs are perfect)
1 very small green or red chilli, finely chopped (or some dried chilli)
60g butter
1tbsp flour
1.2ltr hot chicken stock (I only use about 900ml)
Corn from 2 cobs of corn or 1 x 250g can of sweetcorn
1 large potato, peeled and cut into rough 1cm cubes
2tbsp chopped parsley (I sometimes use thyme or oregano, or NO HERBS)
60ml double cream
Gently cook the onion, chorizo and chilli in the butter for 4-5 minutes, until soft.
Stir in the flour and cook on a low heat for 1-2 minutes.
Gradually add the hot chicken stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the sweetcorn and potatoes, season with salt and pepper and simmer for 20 minutes.
Remove about a third of the soup (a stick blender jug full) from the pan and blend until smooth.
Return this to the pan with the cream and parsley and simmer for 5 minutes.
Check the seasoning and re-season if necessary
konchk
February 1, 2014
Oooh…this would be a great soup to make for lunch!
newsanchortohomemaker
February 1, 2014
Great find! I love corn chowder but I’ve never had it with chorizo, looks delicious!
lapetitecasserole
February 2, 2014
It looks great… I’m so in love with any kind of soup, I have to try it! thanks for sharing!
Calorielicious
February 2, 2014
Totally droolworthy!!!
Francesca
February 2, 2014
This looks totally delicious. Making it for Monday 😀
Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide
February 2, 2014
It’s been way too long since I’ve had a good chorizo. This makes me want to go buy some now. Top soup!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl
February 2, 2014
This chowder is making my mouth water, yum!
Angie@Angie's Recipes
February 3, 2014
The chowder looks so creamy and warming!
dipmaker
February 3, 2014
These pictures are so beautiful 🙂 And the recipe sounds delish…will try it 🙂
Anne MC
February 7, 2014
Excellent : I have everything in my store cupboard to prepare this tonight. The pictures are beautiful (I love the bowls : where are they from?). Thanks. have a nice week-end .Anne
thingswemake.co.uk
February 7, 2014
Thank you Anne. Ed bought me the bowls for my birthday from Anthropologie in London. Lovely aren’t they? He knows the sort of presents I like!
Enjoy your soup. A bit envious; not sorted our dinner yet.
cookingwithoutlimits
February 9, 2014
I love your blog so I have nominated your blog for the Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award. Congratulations!
More on this nomination is at
http://cookingwithoutlimits.wordpress.com/2014/02/09/sisterhood-of-the-world-bloggers-award/
Karen Chen
February 18, 2014
Wow, this looks absolutely delicious!
thingswemake.co.uk
February 20, 2014
Thanks for the lovely comments everyone. This really is the most delicious soup and I plan to make it again at the weekend.