Potato and Bean Chowder 🥔🥣

Description

This hearty and nutritious Potato and Bean Chowder recipe is a delightful find from Cooking Light magazine, enhanced with a touch of personal flair. Enriched with more potatoes for extra heartiness and vegetable broth for a vegetarian twist, it’s a wholesome dish that garnered rave reviews from both family members and kids alike. Packed with beans, it’s an excellent way to incorporate these nutritious legumes into your diet, offering a deliciously satisfying meal that’s both healthy and comforting.

Recipe Overview

Cook Time: 35 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Recipe Category: Chowders
Keywords: Potato, Beans, Vegetable, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
Servings: Not specified

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to whip up this delectable Potato and Bean Chowder:

Ingredients	Quantities
Onion	1
Celery	1/2
Green pepper	1/2
Garlic	1/4
Water	1
Potatoes	2
Diced tomatoes with mild green chilies	2 1/4
Garbanzo beans	3
Kidney beans	2
White beans	1
Beef broth	1
Black pepper	1
Parmesan cheese	3/4

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

Calories: 280
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Cholesterol: 2.7mg
Sodium: 1630mg
Carbohydrates: 50.3g
Fiber: 9.6g
Sugar: 2.9g
Protein: 15.6g

Recipe Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Start by spraying a large pot with cooking spray and heating it over medium heat.
Sauté Aromatics: Add the onion, celery, green pepper, red pepper, and garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender, infusing the base of your chowder with delicious flavors.
Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the water, potatoes, diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, white beans, beef broth, and black pepper, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
Simmer to Perfection: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for approximately 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
Final Touch: Once the chowder is cooked to perfection and the flavors have melded beautifully, sprinkle the top generously with grated Parmesan cheese, adding a rich and savory finishing touch to your masterpiece.
Serve and Enjoy: Ladle the hot and hearty Potato and Bean Chowder into bowls, garnishing with additional grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve piping hot alongside crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete and satisfying meal the whole family will love!

This recipe is not only delicious but also versatile. Feel free to customize it according to your preferences, whether you prefer a spicier kick or want to add extra veggies to boost the nutritional content. Enjoy the comforting warmth and nourishing goodness of this wholesome chowder on chilly evenings or whenever you crave a bowl of cozy comfort food!