Garden Chowder

Dive into the comforting flavors of 'Garden Chowder,' a vibrant and hearty soup that brings the essence of a summer garden to your table year-round. Packed with fresh vegetables like zucchini, carrots, celery, and potatoes, this creamy chowder offers a velvety texture, enriched by a touch of heavy cream and gently seasoned with fresh thyme and parsley. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining, this one-pot recipe uses a simple combination of sautéing, simmering, and thickening techniques to deliver a wholesome, satisfying meal in under an hour. Ideal for vegetarians and brimming with the goodness of seasonal produce, this chowder pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or crackers for a soul-warming dining experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, diced celery, and carrots. Cook for an additional 3 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 4

Add the diced potatoes, zucchini, and corn. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well for 1 minute to coat them evenly.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Step 6

Stir in the heavy cream, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chowder thickens slightly.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.

Step 8

Serve warm with crusty bread or crackers, and garnish with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2626.2 grams (2626.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2350

Total Fat 130.40g	167%
Saturated Fat 66.60g	333%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.20g
Cholesterol 302mg	101%
Sodium 4919mg	214%
Total Carbohydrate 255.10g	93%
Dietary Fiber 35.50g	127%
Total Sugars 47.70g
Protein 39.80g	80%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 405mg	31%
Iron 12mg	68%
Potassium 6354mg	135%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.9%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 43.4%