Easy Corn Chowder Recipe: Creamy Comfort in 40 Minutes!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (30g)
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little kick)
• 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth, if preferred) (950ml)
• 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced (approx. 2 cups)
• 1 (14.75 ounce) can creamed corn (418g)
• 1 (14.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained (418g) – or 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
• 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, for garnish (optional)