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Pumpkin and Chipotle Corn Chowder
This pumpkin and chipotle corn chowder is so good. This tastes like a slightly-sweeter potato soup. It's nice and hearty.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 188 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
- 7 cups pumpkin peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 quart reduced-sodium chicken stock
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce finely chopped
- 2 cups corn kernels frozen
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 5 thyme sprigs or 1 tablespoon dried thyme, or to taste
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 small bunch cilantro stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
Instructions
- Start by cutting up the pumpkin: see tutorial below.
- Set a large stock pot over medium heat and add the butter or oil. Once it is hot and bubbly, add the onion and the chopped pumpkin. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the 3 tablespoons of flour and stir for about a minute until it is all incorporated.
- Slowly add in the quart of chicken broth, stirring all the while.
- Add the chopped chipotle peppers, the corn, cream, and thyme, and bring to a boil.
- Once it is boiling nicely, reduce to a simmer and continue cooking for about 20 minutes, or until the pumpkin is fork tender but not completely falling apart.
- Remove from heat and season to taste with salt and pepper. You will want a pretty decent amount of salt. Taste as you go so you don't overdo it.
- Add most of the cilantro, reserving some for garnish. Stir and serve!
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Notes
- This recipe calls for 2 chipotle peppers, which was perfect for my taste. It's bit of a kick, so if you aren't into that, add one.
- Source: Dave Lieberman
Nutrition Information
Serving
1bowl
Calories
188kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Potassium
555mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
9294IU
(186%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 555mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 9294IU | 186% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.