Rich Vegetable Chowder

Rich and creamy vegetable chowder is the perfect dish to serve on cold winter evenings. Add ham or chicken for a heartier version.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 280 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup half-and-half
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• 1 cup chicken broth
• ½ cup chopped carrot
• ¼ cup sliced green onions
• 1 cup cubed potato
• ¾ cup frozen corn, thawed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir flour, basil, pepper, and salt into butter and pour in chicken broth. Cook and stir broth mixture until thickened and boiling, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir potato, carrot, and green onions into broth mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are mostly tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 2

Stir half-and-half and corn into broth mixture; cook and stir until chowder is heated through, about 5 more minutes.