❄️ Winter Chowder (Just 5 Ingredients!) – Cozy, Creamy Comfort in Every Spoon
When the temperature drops and all you want is something warm, filling, and deeply comforting, this 5-Ingredient Winter Chowder delivers in the best way possible. It’s rich without being heavy, simple without being boring, and perfect for busy weeknights, lazy Sundays, or feeding a hungry crowd without stress.
This is the kind of recipe you make once… and then keep on repeat all winter long.
🌨️ Why This Winter Chowder Is a Cold-Weather Hero
Only 5 ingredients (yes, really!)
Budget-friendly & pantry-based
One-pot, minimal cleanup
Creamy, hearty, and deeply satisfying
Customizable with whatever you have on hand
Whether you’re curled up under a blanket or serving family after a long day, this chowder tastes like home.
🧾 Ingredients (Just 5!)
Potatoes – peeled and diced (Yukon Gold or russet work best)
Corn – frozen or canned (drained)
Onion – finely chopped
Milk or cream – for that cozy, creamy base
Butter – adds richness and depth
✨ Salt and pepper are assumed pantry staples
🍲 How to Make Winter Chowder
Sauté the onion
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and fragrant (about 3–4 minutes).
Add potatoes & corn
Stir in the diced potatoes and corn. Add enough water to just cover everything.
Simmer until tender
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Make it creamy
Pour in the milk or cream. Lightly mash some of the potatoes right in the pot to thicken the chowder naturally.
Season & serve
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
🥔 What Makes This Chowder So Good?
The magic is in the potatoes. As they cook and break down slightly, they naturally thicken the soup—no flour, no cornstarch, no fuss. Combined with butter and milk, you get a velvety texture that feels indulgent while staying simple.
🌟 Easy Variations (Still Simple!)
Want to switch it up without complicating things?
Add cheese for extra richness
Toss in cooked chicken or turkey for protein
Sprinkle with crispy bacon bits on top
Stir in garlic or thyme if you’re feeling fancy
🥖 What to Serve With Winter Chowder
Crusty bread or garlic toast
Simple green salad
Crackers or biscuits
Grilled cheese for the ultimate comfort combo
❄️ Final Thoughts
This 5-Ingredient Winter Chowder proves that comfort food doesn’t need a long ingredient list or complicated steps. It’s warm, creamy, filling, and exactly what cold days call for.
Save it. Share it. Make it again next week.
Because once winter hits… this chowder belongs in your rotation 🥣✨
