Cooking Time & Servings

Florida Sunshine Red Pepper Corn Chowder - Standard Recipe

You Will Need

Here's What You Do

  1. In a 3 or 4-quart pot, bring broth to a boil. Reduce heat and stir in soup mix.
  2. Return to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
  3. Add heavy cream or half & half and seafood or chicken, if desired (add 1 cup broth or water if too thick). Continue cooking, uncovered, on low for 10 minutes.
  4. Turn off heat and let stand 5 minutes and serve!

Got leftovers? Learn how to cool, store, and reheat soup safely in our guide to soup storage and food safety.

Cooking & Nutrition Tips

Use the tips below to customize nutrition, boost flavor, or stretch the soup to fit your needs.

Reducing Sodium?

All of our mixes contain no added salt, only what occurs naturally in the ingredients. To further reduce sodium, use a low-sodium broth, bone broth, or stock. Organic broths often contain less sodium, and homemade broth/stock gives you the most control.

Boosting Protein?

For added protein, stir in one can of your favorite beans, such as black beans, chickpeas, or navy beans, or add chicken breast or a plant-based protein option.

Cutting Calories/Fat?

For a creamy texture without heavy cream, purée one can of no-salt-added corn kernels and use in place of cream.

Alternatively, mix ½ cup plain instant potato flakes with ½ cup nonfat milk for a rich, thick consistency.

More Veggies?

Add 1 cup diced potato and/or cauliflower with the soup mix.

During the final 10 minutes of cooking, stir in 1 cup diced red pepper and/or 1 cup diced celery.

Interested in whole grains or extra fiber?

To add whole grains, stir in ½ cup quick-cooking brown rice or whole grain quinoa along with 1 cup water when adding the soup mix.

Looking for Mediterranean-Inspired additions?

Add 12 ounces of shrimp, scallops, or salmon during the final 10 minutes of cooking.

Cooking Methods

Slow Cooker 

We do not recommend using a slow cooker due to the short cooking time on the stovetop.

Pressure Cooker

We do not recommend using a pressure cooker due to the short cooking time on the stovetop.

Dietary Adaptations

These mixes are flexible by design. Use the adaptations below to meet your dietary needs or cooking preferences.

Vegan

So simple and with a kick of heat

You Will Also Need:

  • 4 cups vegetable broth (32 oz.)
  • 1 medium potato, peeled & diced into cubes.
  • 1 cup Oat milk, or other non-dairy milk. (8 oz.)

Note: some of our vegetarian customers like to add a can of cream style corn for extra sweetness and thickening

Here’s What You Do:

  1. In a 3 or 4-quart pot, bring broth to a boil. Reduce heat and stir in soup mix and potato.
  2. Return to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
  3. If desire extra thickening, use hand immersion blender or mixer and puree soup 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add oat milk or non-dairy milk substitute, continue cooking, on low for 10 minutes.
  5. Optional: stir in one 10-15 oz can cream style corn. Heat 5 minutes and serve.

Vegetarian

For Vegetarian version, substitute 1 cup heavy cream for the coconut milk

Gluten Free

This soup is naturally gluten free when prepared as directed. No special substitutions are needed.

Dairy Free

For cream-based soups: use lower-fat dairy, almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, or preferred dairy replacement.

Recipe Variations

Looking to switch things up? A few simple tweaks can make this recipe your own.

Chilled Summer Chowder:
Prepare as directed, then cool completely and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Puree until smooth, stir in cream, and garnish with fresh snipped dill for a refreshing chilled soup.

Clam Chowder Style:
Add 1–2 cans of drained clams during the final 5 minutes of cooking for a quick seafood twist.

Seafood Chowder Upgrade:
Add 12 oz shrimp, scallops, or diced salmon, cod, or other firm fish during the final 10 minutes of cooking.

Chicken & Rice Meal Bowl:
Stir in cooked chicken and extra cooked rice for an even heartier dinner.

Spicy Sausage Chowder:
Add ¾ lb browned hot breakfast sausage, 2 cups frozen diced potatoes, and a 4 oz can of green chiles for a bold, hearty variation.

Southern Heat:
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper while the soup simmers for a gentle kick of spice.

Inspired by our customers. Thanks to Betty S., yukon25, and Meghan L. for sharing their ideas.
Have a favorite twist of your own? Send us an email or leave a review on the product page.