Creamy Vegetable Chowder Recipe
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Creamy Vegetable Chowder

By: Amy Brumfield 
"This is a creamy but low-fat soup that is certain to warm the coldest winter chills. Made with simple ingredients, it is perfect for those snowy days when you don't want to head to the store."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (72)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 6 to 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons margarine
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 3/4 cup chopped celery
  • 2 cups sliced carrots
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch

Directions

  1. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender.
  2. 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.
  3. Add milk and parsley and heat just to boiling.
  4. In a separate bowl stir cornstarch into cold water. When completely dissolved add to hot soup, stir and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 203 | Total Fat: 6.8g | Cholesterol: 8mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2005 by STACELLA   view full review
This chowder is absolutely wonderful. I come from New England and I adore clam chowder - but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2004 by VOYZEY   view full review
This soup was wonderful I made some changes like adding boneless chicken breast to it then...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by THEINGRAMS4   view full review
I added more vegetables and added 1 large can of evaporated skim milk plus 1 cup skim milk...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by CATHY_S   view full review
This is the pefect vegetable chowder! It lacked a little taste at first but I just added some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by LAURAMH   view full review
My family loved this, but I found it a little too liquid-y. I was hoping it would be a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by MARTIEDARLING   view full review
This was a good "cold winter's day" soup, yet it seemed to lack a little something. It may be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by GREGWA   view full review
Great creamy veggie soup, very easy.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by CRISMESS   view full review
Soup lacked a little flavor, but when I added a little garlic salt it really gave it a kick!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by JLDC   view full review
Good flavor, but the broth was too thin to call a "chowder". I doubled the cornstarch and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by CRETER   view full review
Very good & easy to make. I love that it is so low in fat compared to other creamy soups. I...

 

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