Broccoli Chowder with Corn and Bacon

Health score
40%
Broccoli Chowder with Corn and Bacon
40 min.
4
708kcal

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Broccoli Chowder with Corn and Bacon: A Hearty and Flavorful Treat!

Looking for a comforting and nutritious meal that's easy to whip up in about 40 minutes? Look no further than this delicious Broccoli Chowder with Corn and Bacon! This dish is perfect for lunch or dinner and serves 4 hungry individuals.

Packed with a variety of ingredients, this chowder is not only tasty but also quite filling. With a generous serving of broccoli, corn, and bacon, it provides a great balance of protein, fats, and carbohydrates. The presence of whole milk and potatoes adds a creamy texture to the dish, making it all the more satisfying.

The cooking process is straightforward and doesn't require any fancy techniques. You'll start by crisping up some bacon, which adds a wonderful depth of flavor. Then, you'll sauté some onions until they start to soften. A bit of flour is added to create a roux, which will thicken the chowder. Next, you'll add the chicken broth and diced potato, allowing the mixture to simmer until the potato is tender. Finally, you'll add the broccoli, corn, thyme, and milk, cooking until the broccoli is just crisp-tender. The result is a wonderfully flavorful chowder that's sure to please any crowd.

To make this dish even more appealing, you'll top each serving with some of the crispy bacon bits you set aside earlier. It adds a delightful crunch and a savory note that perfectly complements the chowder.

With a caloric breakdown of 36.45% protein, 36.54% fat, and 27.01% carbs, this Broccoli Chowder with Corn and Bacon is a well-rounded meal that won't leave you feeling deprived. At 708 kcal per serving, it's the perfect dish for those days when you want something warm, comforting, and just a little bit indulgent. So why not give it a try and see for yourself how delicious and satisfying this chowder can be?

Ingredients

  • slices bacon cut into 1-inch pieces
  • medium onion chopped
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • 29 ounces chicken broth reduced-sodium canned
  • large baking potatoes diced peeled
  • pound broccoli peeled thinly sliced cut into bite-size florets, stalks and
  • 10 ounces corn kernels frozen
  • 0.5 teaspoon thyme dried
  • cup milk whole
  • serving coarse mustard 

Equipment

  • pot
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. In a large pot, cook bacon over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Increase heat to medium. Cook onion, stirring, until it begins to soften, 6 to 8 minutes.
  2. Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds.
  3. Add broth and potato; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer; cook until potato is tender, about 10 minutes.
  4. Add broccoli, corn, thyme, and milk. Cook until broccoli is crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve topped with bacon.

Nutrition Facts

Calories708kcal
Protein36.45%
Fat36.54%
Carbs27.01%

Properties

Glycemic Index
72.19
Glycemic Load
20.54
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
36.769565437151%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.91mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
9.07mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
9.28mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:708.04kcal
35.4%
Fat:28.85g
44.38%
Saturated Fat:9.04g
56.51%
Carbohydrates:47.99g
16%
Net Carbohydrates:41.65g
15.14%
Sugar:9.79g
10.88%
Cholesterol:124.61mg
41.54%
Sodium:1361.89mg
59.21%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:64.75g
129.49%
Vitamin C:109.65mg
132.9%
Vitamin K:124.53µg
118.6%
Selenium:50.25µg
71.78%
Phosphorus:583.95mg
58.4%
Vitamin B6:1.07mg
53.36%
Zinc:6.72mg
44.83%
Vitamin B3:8.78mg
43.88%
Vitamin B12:2.49µg
41.58%
Potassium:1337.5mg
38.21%
Vitamin B2:0.58mg
34.18%
Folate:134.64µg
33.66%
Iron:5.17mg
28.72%
Manganese:0.57mg
28.62%
Magnesium:108.6mg
27.15%
Fiber:6.34g
25.37%
Vitamin A:1216.23IU
24.32%
Vitamin B1:0.35mg
23.62%
Calcium:182.97mg
18.3%
Vitamin B5:1.6mg
16%
Copper:0.31mg
15.53%
Vitamin E:1.76mg
11.76%
Vitamin D:0.96µg
6.43%