Creamy Vegetable Chowder | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this thick and delicious #chowder is hearty, satisfying and so filling on cold, winter nights. Great comfort food meal. Also wonderful served in bread bowls. #corn #cheese #carrots #asparagus #GreenBeans #soup #CreamyVegetableChowder

Creamy Vegetable Chowder

Teresa Ambra

Creamy Vegetable Chowder is such down home comfort food. Truly. This amazing soup recipe is so hearty and satisfying. If you enjoy chowders, this recipe should be on the top of your list this time of year. It will surely warm you up on a cold, winter day.

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A friend and former neighbor and I get together every week or two for lunch. We alternate each time who provides the food. Back in early January I made this delicious chowder and served it in bread bowls. Her husband was there at the time and though he’s a “meat and potatoes” man, even he enjoyed this tasty soup.

The nice thing about Creamy Vegetable Chowder is it doesn’t take forever to prepare. I had it ready in about 30 minutes. It does thicken up the longer it’s left out, so you may need to thin it down a little. We, however, prefer a thick chowder over a thin one so I didn’t thin in down after it thickened up.

We were packing up our house in January in preparation for a move. I was doing my best to get rid of a lot of excess stuff in my pantry and refrigerator. When my husband’s cholesterol levels came back too high, I had to get rid of several quarts of half-and-half in my refrigerator and put him on 2% milk. I used a lot of that cream in this recipe. I also cleaned out our freezers of a lot of frozen veggies. It was a win-win for me. 🙂

This vegetable soup is certainly not low calorie since it’s made with half-and-half and cheese. But if you want a comforting soup that sticks to the ribs, Creamy Vegetable Chowder is just what the doctor ordered. Even your kids will enjoy it. 🙂

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Creamy Vegetable Chowder is awesome on cold, winter nights.

Creamy Vegetable Chowder | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this thick and delicious #chowder is hearty, satisfying and so filling on cold, winter nights. Great comfort food meal. Also wonderful served in bread bowls. #corn #cheese #carrots #asparagus #GreenBeans #soup #CreamyVegetableChowder

It’s good served in bread bowls or with homemade rolls or bread.

Creamy Vegetable Chowder | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this thick and delicious #chowder is hearty, satisfying and so filling on cold, winter nights. Great comfort food meal. Also wonderful served in bread bowls. #corn #cheese #carrots #asparagus #GreenBeans #soup #CreamyVegetableChowder

This chowder is thick, creamy and irresistible. 🙂

Here’s what I did.

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I used these ingredients.

Creamy Vegetable Chowder | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this thick and delicious #chowder is hearty, satisfying and so filling on cold, winter nights. Great comfort food meal. Also wonderful served in bread bowls. #corn #cheese #carrots #asparagus #GreenBeans #soup #CreamyVegetableChowder

Saute onions and celery in butter in large Dutch oven or sauce pan.

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Cook about five minutes until veggies are tender. Add flour.

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Stir to combine and allow to thicken about one minute.

Creamy Vegetable Chowder | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this thick and delicious #chowder is hearty, satisfying and so filling on cold, winter nights. Great comfort food meal. Also wonderful served in bread bowls. #corn #cheese #carrots #asparagus #GreenBeans #soup #CreamyVegetableChowder

Add chicken broth about one-quarter cup at a time stirring or whisking well after each addition.

Creamy Vegetable Chowder | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this thick and delicious #chowder is hearty, satisfying and so filling on cold, winter nights. Great comfort food meal. Also wonderful served in bread bowls. #corn #cheese #carrots #asparagus #GreenBeans #soup #CreamyVegetableChowder

Add half-and-half and stir until incorporated.

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Add potatoes.

Creamy Vegetable Chowder | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this thick and delicious #chowder is hearty, satisfying and so filling on cold, winter nights. Great comfort food meal. Also wonderful served in bread bowls. #corn #cheese #carrots #asparagus #GreenBeans #soup #CreamyVegetableChowder

Add broccoli, cauliflower and carrots, corn, green beans and asparagus spears cut in thirds.

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Add seasonings.

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Cook until thickened and veggies are cooked – about 5 to 8 minutes.

Creamy Vegetable Chowder | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this thick and delicious #chowder is hearty, satisfying and so filling on cold, winter nights. Great comfort food meal. Also wonderful served in bread bowls. #corn #cheese #carrots #asparagus #GreenBeans #soup #CreamyVegetableChowder

Add cheese and stir to combine. Heat through. Serve immediately.

Creamy Vegetable Chowder | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this thick and delicious #chowder is hearty, satisfying and so filling on cold, winter nights. Great comfort food meal. Also wonderful served in bread bowls. #corn #cheese #carrots #asparagus #GreenBeans #soup #CreamyVegetableChowder

Sprinkle a little dried marjoram or cheese over top of each serving, as desired.

Creamy Vegetable Chowder | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this thick and delicious #chowder is hearty, satisfying and so filling on cold, winter nights. Great comfort food meal. Also wonderful served in bread bowls. #corn #cheese #carrots #asparagus #GreenBeans #soup #CreamyVegetableChowder

This thick chowder is a terrific stick-to-the-ribs meal.

Creamy Vegetable Chowder | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this thick and delicious #chowder is hearty, satisfying and so filling on cold, winter nights. Great comfort food meal. Also wonderful served in bread bowls. #corn #cheese #carrots #asparagus #GreenBeans #soup #CreamyVegetableChowder

Creamy Vegetable Chowder is chocked full of assorted vegetables: broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, corn, asparagus, green beans, and potatoes along with onions and celery.

Here’s the recipe.

CREAMY VEGETABLE CHOWDER

(My own concoction)

Creamy Vegetable Chowder | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this thick and delicious #chowder is hearty, satisfying and so filling on cold, winter nights. Great comfort food meal. Also wonderful served in bread bowls. #corn #cheese #carrots #asparagus #GreenBeans #soup #CreamyVegetableChowder

Creamy Vegetable Chowder

Teresa Ambra
Creamy Vegetable Chowder is a wonderful comfort food meal during the cold, dreary days of winter. Plus, this fantastic chowder can be whipped up in about 30 minutes. It's chocked full of vegetables, but totally hearty, filling and satisfying. Delightful served in bread bowls and so delicious even your kids will enjoy this scrumptious, thick chowder.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dish, Soups, Stews & Chowders
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 1270 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large Dutch oven with lid
  • 1 sharp knife to cut vegetables
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 vegetable peeler
  • 1 whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups peeled potatoes diced
  • 12 oz. bag frozen broccoli, cauliflower and carrots
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup frozen green beans
  • 1 cup frozen asparagus spears (cut in thirds)
  • 2 ribs celery diced (I added about ½ cup celery leaves)
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (I used unbleached)
  • 4 cups half-and-half
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. dried marjoram
  • 1 tsp. dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded (or less if desired)
  • 144 oz. bread bowls if desired (twelve 12-ounce bowls)

Instructions
 

  • Put butter into a large Dutch oven.
  • Add onion and celery and cook about 3 minutes, or until tender.
  • Stir in flour and cook one minute.
  • Add chicken broth slowly and work into mixture until fully incorporated.
  • Add half-and-half slowly until incorporated.
  • Add potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower and carrots, corn, green beans and asparagus.
  • Stir in seasonings.
  • Cover with lid.
  • Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender, about 5-8 minutes.
  • Allow mixture to thicken and heat through.
  • Stir in cheddar cheese and cook until cheese is melted.
  • Serve in bread bowls, if desired.
  • Sprinkle with additional cheese for garnish.

Notes

NOTE: This chowder thickens after sitting out or if refrigerated. You may want to use an additional cup of chicken broth or water to bring to desired consistency.
 
NOTE: The bread bowls really increase the calories for this recipe. If you want to reduce calories, omit the bread bowls.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 1270kcalCarbohydrates: 196gProtein: 45gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 2178mgPotassium: 565mgFiber: 11gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2499IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 270mgIron: 12mg
Keyword asparagus, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, cheese, corn, green beans, main dish, potatoes, soup, vegetable
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Creamy Vegetable Chowder | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this thick and delicious #chowder is hearty, satisfying and so filling on cold, winter nights. Great comfort food meal. Also wonderful served in bread bowls. #corn #cheese #carrots #asparagus #GreenBeans #soup #CreamyVegetableChowder

We loved the way this delicious soup turned out. It was really mouthwatering.

Creamy Vegetable Chowder | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this thick and delicious #chowder is hearty, satisfying and so filling on cold, winter nights. Great comfort food meal. Also wonderful served in bread bowls. #corn #cheese #carrots #asparagus #GreenBeans #soup #CreamyVegetableChowder

It’s amazing with a hearty slab of bread.

Creamy Vegetable Chowder | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this thick and delicious #chowder is hearty, satisfying and so filling on cold, winter nights. Great comfort food meal. Also wonderful served in bread bowls. #corn #cheese #carrots #asparagus #GreenBeans #soup #CreamyVegetableChowder

Every spoonful of Creamy Vegetable Chowder will have you salivating. No kidding! 🙂

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Creamy Vegetable Chowder | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this thick and delicious #chowder is hearty, satisfying and so filling on cold, winter nights. Great comfort food meal. Also wonderful served in bread bowls. #corn #cheese #carrots #asparagus #GreenBeans #soup #CreamyVegetableChowder

Creamy Vegetable Chowder

Teresa Ambra
Creamy Vegetable Chowder is a wonderful comfort food meal during the cold, dreary days of winter. Plus, this fantastic chowder can be whipped up in about 30 minutes. It’s chocked full of vegetables, but totally hearty, filling and satisfying. Delightful served in bread bowls and so delicious even your kids will enjoy this scrumptious, thick chowder.
No ratings yet
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dish, Soups, Stews & Chowders
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 1270 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large Dutch oven with lid
  • 1 sharp knife to cut vegetables
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 vegetable peeler
  • 1 whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups peeled potatoes diced
  • 12 oz. bag frozen broccoli, cauliflower and carrots
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup frozen green beans
  • 1 cup frozen asparagus spears (cut in thirds)
  • 2 ribs celery diced (I added about ½ cup celery leaves)
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (I used unbleached)
  • 4 cups half-and-half
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. dried marjoram
  • 1 tsp. dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded (or less if desired)
  • 144 oz. bread bowls if desired (twelve 12-ounce bowls)

Instructions
 

  • Put butter into a large Dutch oven.
  • Add onion and celery and cook about 3 minutes, or until tender.
  • Stir in flour and cook one minute.
  • Add chicken broth slowly and work into mixture until fully incorporated.
  • Add half-and-half slowly until incorporated.
  • Add potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower and carrots, corn, green beans and asparagus.
  • Stir in seasonings.
  • Cover with lid.
  • Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender, about 5-8 minutes.
  • Allow mixture to thicken and heat through.
  • Stir in cheddar cheese and cook until cheese is melted.
  • Serve in bread bowls, if desired.
  • Sprinkle with additional cheese for garnish.

Notes

NOTE: This chowder thickens after sitting out or if refrigerated. You may want to use an additional cup of chicken broth or water to bring to desired consistency.
 
NOTE: The bread bowls really increase the calories for this recipe. If you want to reduce calories, omit the bread bowls.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 1270kcalCarbohydrates: 196gProtein: 45gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 2178mgPotassium: 565mgFiber: 11gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2499IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 270mgIron: 12mg
Keyword asparagus, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, cheese, corn, green beans, main dish, potatoes, soup, vegetable
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