Corned Beef and Cabbage Chowder is everything you love about a boiled dinner but in soup form and a great way to use leftover corned beef! Tender pieces of corned beef, russet potatoes, cabbage with carrots, celery and onions in flavorful creamy soup spiked with Irish stout. Top with snipped chives and toasty rye croutons. Serves 6 to 8.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Chowder

Have leftover corned beef? turn it into a delicious chowder!

You may have noticed that I love taking leftovers and turning them into entirely different meals. Especially when those meals are soups. And corned beef leftover from St. Patrick’s Day dinner (if you’re lucky to have some!) is perfect in chowder.

In Michigan it’s still very much soup season and it most likely will still be soup season well into May. Probably June too.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Chowder

So for now, enjoy this comforting chowder that’s not only easy but also incredibly delicious.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Chowder ingredients

To Make This Corned Beef and Cabbage Chowder You Will Need:

  • olive oilLends fat for sautéing and flavors the soup.
  • yellow onionAdds a sweet and subtle onion flavor to the soup.
  • celeryLends earthy flavor and delicious texture.
  • carrotAdds a delicate sweetness to the soup.
  • kosher saltHelps soften the vegetables and enhances the flavors of this soup.
  • garlicAdds distinct punchy flavor.
  • russet potatoesLends texture and earthy flavor to the soup.
  • bay leafAdds a somewhat subtle minty or pine-y flavor with hints of black pepper.
  • low-sodium chicken brothHomemade or store-bought.
  • cabbageLends mild sweet flavor when cooked.
  • heavy creamAdds flavor and creaminess.
  • Irish stout (Guinness) – Lends a subtle hint of bitter malty flavor.
  • leftover corned beefCut into bite size pieces.
  • unbleached all-purpose flourUsed to help thicken the chowder.
  • freshly ground black pepperAdds some subtle bite and flavor.
  • chives (fresh) – Used as garnish for serving. (optional)
  • rye croutons – These are optional (but delicious!). Instructions are in the printable recipe at the bottom of the post.

sautee onion, carrots and celery in olive oil

Saute Vegetables:

To start, in a dutch oven add 1 tablespoon oil, 1 medium diced onion (about 1-1/2 cups), 3/4 cup both sliced carrots and celery with a pinch of kosher salt. Stir and cook over medium to medium-low until just about tender. About 8 minutes.

sauteed vegetables and garlic

Then add in 1 minced clove of garlic, stir and cook 1 minute.

potatoes, bay and broth to pot.

Cook Potatoes and Cabbage:

Next add 2 pound dice potatoes (about 1 to 1-1/2 inch dice), 1 bay leaf, 4 cups (1 quart) low-sodium chicken broth and 2 cups water.

cover

Cover and bring to a boil.

add cabbage

Once boiling, reduce to medium-low and quickly stir in the cabbage. With the lid askew, simmer 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender and cabbage is soft.

cooked potatoes and tender cabbage

Like so.

remove bay leaf

Make sure you remove the bay leaf !

puree a little

Lightly puree the soup. I like to use an immersion blender (stick blender) to do this. You don’t want to go bonkers here because you still want larger pieces, this is chowder after all. I do this so I can add less cream to the recipe.

add cream and beer

Pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup Irish stout (aka Guinness).

WHAT CAN BE SUBSTITUTED FOR GUINNESS?

If avoiding alcohol you can either use non-alcoholic Guinness or substitute the beer entirely with more broth.

throw in cooked corned beef

Add in 2 cups chopped leftover cooked corned beef.

make a paste ; 1 part flour plus 3 parts hot soup liquids

To thicken the soup a tad, add 1 tablespoon flour to a bowl and stir in 3 tablespoons hot soup liquids. It should form a paste. Stir this paste into the soup and allow the soup to simmer on low for 15 minutes or until it has thickened a bit. It shouldn’t be as creamy as a cream based soup, but not thin like a broth based soup either.

This chowder falls somewhere in between the two.

simmer 15 minutes then season

Taste and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

ladle of Corned Beef and Cabbage Chowder

If only my mouth was wide enough.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Chowder

Ladle the soup into bowls.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Chowder

I top our chowder with freshly ground black pepper, snipped chives and toasty rye bread croutons. I love the caraway in the rye in combination with the soup. It’s delicious. Not to worry, I’ve left the instructions for the croutons in the recipe printable.

I hope you love this hearty, soul-warming chowder as much as we do!

Corned Beef and Cabbage Chowder

How To Store Corned Beef Chowder?

Once cool, store in an air-tight container and refrigerate or freeze.

How Long With Corned Beef Chowder Last?

If stored properly, it should last 4 to 5 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Chowder

Enjoy! And if you give this Corned Beef and Chowder recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!

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Yield: 6 servings

Corned Beef and Cabbage Chowder

Corned Beef and Cabbage Chowder is everything you love about a boiled dinner but in soup form and a great way to use leftover corned beef! Tender pieces of corned beef, russet potatoes, cabbage with carrots, celery and onions in flavorful creamy soup spiked with Irish stout. Top with snipped chives and toasty rye crouton.
Yields about 6 (1½ cup servings).

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra light
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1½ cups)
  • 2 to 3 medium carrots, sliced (about 3/4 cup)
  • 2 to 3 short celery stalks, sliced (about 3/4 cup)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, more or less to taste
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups chopped cabbage
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 quart (4 cups) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup irish stout beer, like Guinness
  • 2 cups leftover cooked corned beef, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • snipped chives , for sering (optional)
  • rye croutons, (optional)

Instructions 

  • In a dutch oven add oil, onion, carrots and celery with a pinch of kosher salt. Stir and cook over medium to medium-low until just about tender. About 8 minutes.
  • Add garlic, stir and cook 1 minute.
  • Next add potatoes, bay leaf, broth and 2 cups water. Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, reduce to medium-low and quickly stir in the cabbage. Cover, with the lid askew, and simmer 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender and cabbage is soft.
  • Use a stick blender to puree the soup a little bit. You still want it chunky.
  • Add in cream, beer and corned beef.
  • To thicken, combine flour with 3 tablespoons hot soup liquids. Stir to make a paste. Add it into the soup, stir and simmer 15 mintues or until the chowder has thickened slightly.
  • Remove the bay leaf, season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Serve with snipped chives and rye croutons if desired.

Notes

To Make The Rye Croutons:
Preheat your oven to 400° and spray a rimmed metal baking sheet with olive oil. Dice up a few cups of rye bread into bitesize pieces and spread in an even layer. Spray with more olive oil, season with a few pinches kosher salt and bake for 8 to 9 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Rotate the pan halfway through baking.
Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.
Nutritional information is for the soup only, and does not include the rye croutons.
Serving: 1.5cups, Calories: 423kcal, Carbohydrates: 37g, Protein: 19g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 65mg, Sodium: 1815mg, Potassium: 1155mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 3716IU, Vitamin C: 41mg, Calcium: 67mg, Iron: 3mg