🌽 Creamy Harvest Corn Chowder 🥔

Corn & Potato Chowder 🌽🥔

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4

Description:

From The Complete Encyclopedia of Vegetables and Vegetarian Cooking: “This hearty American soup is high in both fiber and flavor. It’s wonderful served with crusty bread and topped with melted cheddar cheese.”

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Vegetables:

   • Peel and dice the onion.
   • Mince the garlic.
   • Peel and chop the potato into cubes.
   • Slice the celery stalks.
   • Dice the green bell pepper.

2. Cooking:

   • In a large saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat until it melts.
   • Add the diced onion, minced garlic, chopped potato, sliced celery, and diced green bell pepper.
   • Sauté the vegetables until they are sizzling, then reduce the heat to low.

3. Sweating the Vegetables:

   • Cover the saucepan with a lid and gently sweat the vegetables for about 10 minutes.
   • Shake the pan occasionally to prevent sticking.

4. Bringing to a Boil:

   • Pour in the water or vegetable stock, whichever you prefer.
   • Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
   • Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil.

5. Simmering:

   • Once boiling, reduce the heat to low.
   • Cover the saucepan and let the chowder simmer gently for approximately 15 minutes.
   • This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.

6. Adding the Creaminess:

   • After 15 minutes, pour in the milk to add that creamy texture to the chowder.
   • Include the lima beans and corn kernels along with their juices.
   • Sprinkle in the dried sage for that herby goodness.

7. Final Simmer:

   • Let the chowder simmer again for an additional 5 minutes.
   • This final simmer helps all the ingredients to come together harmoniously.

8. Seasoning and Serving:

   • Taste the chowder and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
   • Ladle the hot, hearty Corn & Potato Chowder into bowls.
   • Serve with a side of crusty bread for dipping, and don’t forget to sprinkle some melted cheddar cheese on top for that extra indulgence!

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 324
• Total Fat: 16.2g
  • Saturated Fat: 6.4g
• Cholesterol: 25.9mg
• Sodium: 226.3mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 40.2g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.9g
  • Sugar: 2.4g
• Protein: 8.6g

Recipe Notes:

• This Corn & Potato Chowder is a wholesome meal on its own, perfect for chilly evenings.
• Customize it by adding other vegetables like carrots or peas for extra color and nutrition.
• For a thicker consistency, mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot during cooking.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat gently on the stove, adding a splash of milk or water to thin it out if needed.

🍲 Dive into a bowl of this comforting Corn & Potato Chowder, where tender vegetables and creamy goodness come together in a delightful harmony! 🌿