Garden Chowder

Vegetarian
Health score
12%
Garden Chowder
50 min.
6
373kcal

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Garden Chowder: A Vegetarian's Delight!
Indulge in the comforting flavors of our Garden Chowder, a hearty vegetarian recipe perfect for lunch or dinner. This dish, which serves six, is not only delicious but also easy to make, taking only 50 minutes from start to finish. Each bowl is packed with nutrients, offering a balanced 373 calories per serving.
With a blend of fresh vegetables like broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, and celery, this chowder is a garden-fresh feast for your palate. The addition of cheddar cheese adds a rich, savory depth that brings all the flavors together. The recipe also includes a mix of spices such as coriander, ground mustard, and paprika, along with a hint of green pepper and parsley, ensuring a burst of aromatic flavors in every spoonful.
The preparation is straightforward, requiring just a pot and a few simple steps. First, sauté the green pepper and onion in butter until tender, then add the vegetables, broth, salt, and pepper, bringing it to a boil before simmering. Next, create a creamy base with flour and milk, stirring it into the soup until it thickens. Finally, add the spices and melt in the cheddar cheese for a luxurious finish.
This chowder is versatile, serving as a main course for lunch or dinner, and it's also ideal for meal prep enthusiasts as it can be cooled and stored in the freezer for OAMC (Once a Month Cooking). Whether you're a vegetarian looking for a hearty meal or a cooking enthusiast craving the comfort of homemade soup, this Garden Chowder is sure to satisfy.

Ingredients

  • cup broccoli diced
  • cups veggie broth 
  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • cup carrots diced
  • cup cauliflower diced
  • cup celery diced
  • cups cheddar cheese 
  • 0.1 teaspoon cilantro leaves 
  • 0.5 cup flour 
  •  garlic clove 
  • 0.5  bell pepper green chopped
  • teaspoon ground mustard 
  • cups milk 
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon paprika 
  • tablespoon parsley 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • cup potatoes diced
  • teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • pot

Directions

  1. In a stock pot, saute green pepper and onion in butter until tender.
  2. Add vegetables, broth, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil.Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes.
  3. Combine flour and milk and stir slowly into soup.Allow to thicken at a low temperature.
  4. Add spices, and stir in cheddar until melted.
  5. Serve immediately or allow to cool and store in the freezer for OAMC.

Nutrition Facts

Calories373kcal
Protein15.6%
Fat55.89%
Carbs28.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
106.6
Glycemic Load
14.16
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
21.002173548159%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.92mg
Luteolin
0.81mg
Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
1.68mg
Myricetin
0.14mg
Quercetin
3.88mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:373.11kcal
18.66%
Fat:23.57g
36.26%
Saturated Fat:13.71g
85.66%
Carbohydrates:27.05g
9.02%
Net Carbohydrates:23.89g
8.69%
Sugar:8g
8.89%
Cholesterol:67.76mg
22.59%
Sodium:1237.53mg
53.81%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.8g
29.61%
Vitamin A:4841.9IU
96.84%
Vitamin C:40.13mg
48.64%
Calcium:408mg
40.8%
Vitamin K:39.74µg
37.85%
Phosphorus:328.21mg
32.82%
Selenium:17.47µg
24.96%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.74%
Vitamin B6:0.34mg
17.09%
Folate:66.87µg
16.72%
Potassium:571.12mg
16.32%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.6%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.76%
Zinc:2.16mg
14.41%
Vitamin B12:0.85µg
14.24%
Fiber:3.16g
12.63%
Magnesium:44.95mg
11.24%
Vitamin B5:0.96mg
9.56%
Vitamin B3:1.64mg
8.19%
Vitamin D:1.12µg
7.47%
Iron:1.27mg
7.07%
Vitamin E:0.94mg
6.28%
Copper:0.12mg
5.82%
Source:Food.com