Best Fireside Winter Vegetable Chowder Recipes

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RUSTIC ROASTED WINTER VEGETABLE CHOWDER



Rustic Roasted Winter Vegetable Chowder image

A thick and hearty soup with butternut squash, sweet potatoes, parsnips, and more. Serve with a crusty loaf of bread for a cozy winter dinner. And don't worry about your vegetable dices being exact. It's supposed to be rustic!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 small butternut squash (peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch dice) (about 2 cups)
3 medium parsnips (peeled, cut into 1-inch dice) (about 1 cup)
1 medium sweet potato (peeled, cut into 1-inch dice) (about 1 cup)
2 medium carrots (peeled, cut into 1-inch dice) (about 1 cup)
1/2 fennel bulb (quartered & sliced thin) (about 1 cup)
1/2 teaspoon + 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or coarse sea salt
2 tablespoons + 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1 medium onion (diced) (about 2 cups)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups vegetable broth
2 medium russet potatoes
4-5 fresh thyme sprigs
1 cup milk (I use 2%, but anything from nonfat to whole should work just fine or unsweetened plain almond milk)
Additional salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
More pepper + thyme leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash, parsnips, sweet potatoes, carrots, and fennel with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt. Spread in a single layer on a large baking sheet and roast until tender and browned in places, about 40 minutes, turning a couple of times while roasting.
  • While the veggies are roasting, prepare the base of the soup. To a large saucepan over low heat, add 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add the onion along with a pinch of salt and a bit of pepper, then cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the flour and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in the vegetable broth. Add the potatoes and thyme. Bring to a boil over medium heat then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes or until potatoes are soft. Remove from heat. Pick out the thyme stems and discard.
  • Stir in the roasted vegetables. Carefully transfer about 3 cups of the chowder to the pitcher of a blender. Puree until smooth. Return the pureed mixture to the pot and stir to combine. The soup should be thick, rich, and creamy.
  • Stir in the milk. Place the pot back on the burner, and, with the heat on medium-low, return to a simmer, stirring often to prevent burning.
  • Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
  • Serve garnished with an additional turn of cracked pepper and thyme leaves. Sometimes, I'll reserve a few of the roasted veggies for garnish too.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /6 of recipe (about 1 1/2 cups), Calories 374 kcal, Sugar 11 g, Sodium 546 mg, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Carbohydrate 51 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 13 g, Cholesterol 4 mg

PRISCILLA'S VEGETABLE CHOWDER



Priscilla's Vegetable Chowder image

This is the perfect soup to warm up with on a cold fall or winter day. Serve it in a bread bowl to make it extra special. -Rhodes Bake-N-Serv, Jenna Jackson, Salt Lake City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups diced peeled potatoes
2-1/2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup grated carrots
2 celery ribs, diced
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
3 cups water
3/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the potatoes, broccoli, onion, carrots, celery, bouillon and water; simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , In a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add to vegetable mixture with the ham; simmer 10 minutes or until heated through. Stir in cheese just until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 853mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CREAMY VEGETABLE CHOWDER



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This is a creamy but low-fat soup that is certain to warm the coldest winter chills. Made with common pantry ingredients, it is perfect for those chilly days when you don't want to head to the store. From All Recipes.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Chowders

Time 55m

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 potatoes, peeled and diced
3/4 cup chopped celery
2 cups sliced carrots
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
1 (12 ounce) can low-fat evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon chives
1/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup cornstarch

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until tender.
  • Add carrots and celery and cook for 10 minutes or until carrots become a little tender. Add water or broth, potatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and allow to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until all vegetables are tender.
  • Add canned and skim milk and parsley and heat just to boiling.
  • In a separate bowl stir cornstarch into cold water. When completely dissolved add to hot soup, stir and serve. Top with chives.
  • If you want a less chunky soup, puree half of the veggies before adding the cornstarch and then use half the amount of cornstarch.

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