Description
Hearty Ramen Corn Chowder blends Japanese noodle comfort with creamy midwestern charm, creating a soul-warming fusion of flavors. Silky broth, sweet corn, and tender ramen noodles invite you to savor each spoonful of this cross-cultural culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (3 ounces / 85 grams) chicken ramen noodles
- 1 can (15.25 ounces / 432 grams) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can (14.75 ounces / 418 grams) cream-style corn
- 3/4 cup (177 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup (79 milliliters) cubed cooked bacon
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) 2% milk
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced chives
Liquid Base:
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) water
Instructions
- Boil water in a small saucepan over high heat.
- Crush ramen noodles into large chunks and add them with the entire seasoning packet to the boiling water.
- Lower heat to medium and simmer uncovered for 2-3 minutes until noodles reach desired tenderness.
- Pour in both kernel and cream-style corn, then mix in milk, dried onion, and curry powder.
- Heat the mixture, stirring occasionally, until ingredients are thoroughly warmed and blended.
- Incorporate cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped parsley, and minced chives into the chowder.
- Stir continuously until cheese melts completely, creating a smooth and creamy consistency.
- For an enhanced presentation, top with extra crispy bacon bits, fresh chives, or additional shredded cheddar cheese.
Notes
- Customize your ramen by experimenting with different seasoning packets for unique flavor profiles.
- Transform this dish into a vegetarian option by substituting bacon with crispy mushroom bits or plant-based bacon alternatives.
- Enhance the chowder’s richness by using half-and-half instead of milk for a more luxurious texture.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium ramen packets and reducing additional salt additions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg