Corn and Seafood Chowder

This light yet creamy chowder is a sunshine-in-a-bowl kind of dish—full of sweetcorn, tender chunks of fish, and aromatic basil. Coconut milk gives it...This light yet creamy chowder is a sunshine-in-a-bowl kind of dish—full of sweetcorn, tender chunks of fish, and aromatic basil. Coconut milk gives it a delicate richness, while fresh or tinned corn adds a pop of natural sweetness. It comes together quickly, making it a brilliant midweek supper. For a plant-based twist, you can gently warm slices of silken tofu in place of the fish—just enough to heat through without breaking apart. Read more This light yet creamy chowder is a sunshine-in-a-bowl kind of dish—full of sweetcorn, tender chunks of fish, and aromatic basil. Coconut milk gives it a delicate richness, while fresh or tinned corn adds a pop of natural sweetness. It comes together quickly, making it a brilliant midweek supper. For a plant-based twist, you can gently warm slices of silken tofu in place of the fish—just enough to heat through without breaking apart. This light yet creamy chowder is a sunshine-in-a-bowl kind of dish—full of sweetcorn, tender chunks of fish, and aromatic basil. Coconut milk gives it a delicate richness, while fresh or tinned corn adds a pop of natural sweetness. It comes together quickly, making it a brilliant midweek supper. For a plant-based twist, you can gently warm slices of silken tofu in place of the fish—just enough to heat through without breaking apart.

Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
25 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days (but best eaten fresh)
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Fish
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

26g
Protein
411kcal
Calories
28g
Total Fat
20g
Carbs
8g
Sugars
3g
Fibre
83mg
Calcium
6%
 
6mg
Iron
33%
 
116mg
Magnesium
28%
 
1002mg
Potassium
21%
 
307mg
Sodium
13%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
2.4mcg
Vitamin B12
100%
 
0.9mcg
Vitamin D
5%
 
2mg
Vitamin E
13%
 
76mcg
Vitamin B9
19%
 
26mcg
Vitamin A
3%
 
19mg
Vitamin C
21%
 
1.6mg
Zinc
15%
 
51mcg
Vitamin K
43%
 
0.5mg
Copper
56%
 
0.3mg
Vitamin B2
23%
 
6.2mg
Vitamin B3
39%
 
0.4mg
Vitamin B6
24%
 
436mg
Phosphorus
35%
 
Protein: 26g; Calories: 411kcal; Total Fat: 28g; Carbs: 20g; Sugars: 8g; Fibre: 3g; Calcium: 83mg (6%); Iron: 6mg (33%); Magnesium: 116mg (28%); Potassium: 1002mg (21%); Sodium: 307mg (13%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 2.4mcg (100%); Vitamin D: 0.9mcg (5%); Vitamin E: 2mg (13%); Vitamin B9: 76mcg (19%); Vitamin A: 26mcg (3%); Vitamin C: 19mg (21%); Zinc: 1.6mg (15%); Vitamin K: 51mcg (43%); Copper: 0.5mg (56%); Vitamin B2: 0.3mg (23%); Vitamin B3: 6.2mg (39%); Vitamin B6: 0.4mg (24%); Phosphorus: 436mg (35%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Fish

Ingredients

Serves 4
shallot
Swaps: red onion, white onion
finely sliced
garlic cloves
minced
thyme (dried)
Swaps: herbes des provence, rosemary (dried), thyme
Swaps: jersey royal potatoes, potatoes
2cm cubed
sweetcorn
Swaps: corn on the cob, sweetcorn (frozen)
coconut milk (can)
fish stock
Swaps: chicken stock, vegetable stock
cod fillet
boneless, skinless, cut into chunks
basil
Swaps: parsley
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened.

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