Corn Chowder

This creamy Corn Chowder is a delightful vegetarian dish that packs in the sweetness of fresh corn and the savory flavors of herbs and spices. Perfectly comforting for lunch, it’s a bowl of warmth and nostalgia.

Ingredients

• Fresh corn kernels - 2 cups
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Potato - 1 medium, diced
• Onion - 1 small, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Celery - 1 stalk, chopped
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Thyme - 1 teaspoon, dried
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Heavy cream - 100 ml
• Chives - for garnish

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion, garlic, celery, and carrot, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in the diced potato, corn kernels, thyme, black pepper, and salt.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
6. Using an immersion blender, blend the chowder until smooth, leaving some chunks for texture, or transfer to a blender in batches.
7. Stir in the heavy cream and heat through for an additional 5 minutes.
8. Serve hot, garnished with chopped chives.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 650 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from corn and vegetables.
• High in fiber, which aids digestion.

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