Best Summer Vegetable Chowder With Parmesan Croutons Recipes

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PARMESAN CORN CHOWDER



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"My mom made this thick soup when I was young," recalls Michelle Kaiser of Bozeman, Montana. "She passed the recipe on to me with a 'Favorite Recipes Box' she created when I started college. That was 10 years ago, and the dish remains one of my favorites."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups water
2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups whole milk
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender (do not drain)., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir into the vegetable mixture. Add corn and cheese. Cook 10 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 911mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

HERBED GARLIC AND PARMESAN CROUTONS



Herbed Garlic and Parmesan Croutons image

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Cheese     Garlic     Herb     Bake     Quick & Easy     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large garlic cloves, sliced thin lengthwise
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon salt plus additional to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1 loaf of Italian bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 7 cups)
1/4 cup finely grated fresh Parmesan

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan combine the garlic, the oregano, the basil, the thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, the pepper, and the oil and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes, and discard the garlic. In a bowl toss the bread cubes with the oil mixture, spread them in a jelly-roll pan, and bake them in ht e middle of a preheated 350°F oven for 8 minutes. Sprinkle the croutons with the Parmesan and bake them for 7 minutes more, or until they are golden. Sprinkle the croutons with the additional salt and let them cool. The croutons keep in an airtight container for 1 week. Serve the croutons as a topping for tossed green salad.

GARLIC-PARMESAN CROUTONS



Garlic-Parmesan Croutons image

These croutons taste great, and your house will smell wonderful with the scent of the herbs.

Provided by Heather Moyer

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Crouton Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
5 thick slices day-old bread with crusts removed, cut into cubes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Mix butter, Parmesan cheese, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, and salt together in a large, flat-bottomed bowl; add bread cubes and turn with a spatula to coat. Spread coated bread cubes onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool croutons completely before storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 22.1 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 375.2 mg, Sugar 1 g

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