5.0 from 6 votes
Potato Corn Chowder
Enjoy this wholesome Potato Corn Chowder any time you're craving a rich, creamy, and oh-so-flavorful soup.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 238 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3 large potatoes peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch optional
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 3 cups corn kernels
- kosher salt to taste
- toppings such as bacon bits, shredded cheese, or chopped chives
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and celery, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, thyme, and black pepper, cook for another minute.
- Stir in vegetable broth and add diced potatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- If you would like to thicken your chowder, mix the optional cornstarch into the half-and-half. Add corn kernels and half-and-half to the pot. Return to a simmer and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes. Add salt to taste and adjust other seasonings as needed.
- Serve immediately with desired toppings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
238kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
202mg
(8%)
Potassium
648mg
(19%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
194IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 202mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 648mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 194IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.