“Cacio e Pepe” Corn Chowder
“Cacio e Pepe” Corn Chowder blends fresh, sweet corn with the bold bite of black pepper and salty Pecorino Romano for a luxuriously pepper-forward bowl. Pancetta adds a savory depth while a corncob broth enhances natural sweetness. Serve for a late-summer dinner or cozy weekend lunch, topped with green onions, extra cheese, and a final crack of pepper.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in “Cacio e Pepe” Corn Chowder, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Cut the corn kernels off the cobs into a bowl and set aside. Add the cobs to the broth and water in a saucepan, and bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 1 hour. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- 2
Add the olive oil and pancetta to a soup pot and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the pancetta fat renders and the pancetta starts to crisp, about 4 minutes. Remove a few tablespoons and set aside to garnish the top.
- 3
Raise the heat to medium-high, and add the butter, onions, celery, and garlic. Stir to combine. Add a large pinch of salt; cook and stir until the vegetables soften and the onions turn translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 4
Add the flour and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Whisk in the milk and keep whisking until a thick paste forms. Pour in the reserved corncob broth and whisk to combine; discard the corncobs.
- 5
Return the soup to a simmer, whisking occasionally, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper if desired. Stir in the fresh corn kernels and increase the heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn is as tender as you like, about 10 minutes.
- 6
Turn off the heat; add the sliced green onions, black pepper, and cheese. Stir until everything is evenly combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or cheese if desired.
- 7
Ladle the chowder into bowls and top with more green onion, black pepper, and cheese; sprinkle the reserved pancetta on top.
- Calories 376.17 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 13.18 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 33.96 g 12%
- Total Fat 19.41 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 11.57 g High 58%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 48.77 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 637.52 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 4.31 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 7.7 g --
- Added Sugars 2.48 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 331.69 mg Good Source 26%
- Iron 1.4 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 300.99 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 15.36 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.99 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.26 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
"Cacio e Pepe" Corn Chowder is an American dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 5 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 376.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is “Cacio e Pepe” Corn Chowder?
- It is an American chowder recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is “Cacio e Pepe” Corn Chowder made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Celery. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with “Cacio e Pepe” Corn Chowder?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make “Cacio e Pepe” Corn Chowder?
- About 2 hrs 5 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 376.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is “Cacio e Pepe” Corn Chowder easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is “Cacio e Pepe” Corn Chowder healthy?
- “Cacio e Pepe” Corn Chowder has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 376.17 calories and 13.18 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 637.52 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.57 g (58% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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