Cheddar, Corn and Potato Chowder
Serves 4
Time 45 min
This hearty soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect on a cool winter night. The soup can be made ahead, then warmed and served alongside a mixed green salad for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, v
- 2 cups frozen yellow corn
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Method
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Mix in flour, coating the onion, and cook until no longer dry, about 1 minute.
Add broth and bring to a boil, whisking constantly until smooth and thickened.
Reduce heat, add potatoes and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
Use the back of a wooden spoon to slightly mash potatoes, then stir in corn and milk.
Cook another 5 minutes, remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese.
Season with salt and pepper.
Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with cayenne and parsley before serving.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 450 calories (210 from fat), 23g total fat, 13g saturated fat, 70mg cholesterol, 1200mg sodium, 47g carbohydrates (4g dietary fiber, 6g sugar), 17g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, v
- 2 cups frozen yellow corn
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper