Country Pumpkin Chowder Recipe

Name: Country Pumpkin Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp. olive oil; 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 6-oz. pkg. soy chicken strips, cut into 1-inch lengths; 2 cups cubed baby Dutch yellow potatoes; ⅓ cup dry sherry; 3 cups vegetarian chicken-flavored stock, hot; 1 14.5-oz. can Mexican stewed tomatoes, chopped or pulsed in blender; 1 15-oz. can pumpkin puree; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 Tbs. nutritional yeast; 1 Tbs. tamari; Hot pepper sauce to taste

Servings: persons

2 tsp. olive oil
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 6-oz. pkg. soy chicken strips, cut into 1-inch lengths
2 cups cubed baby Dutch yellow potatoes
⅓ cup dry sherry
3 cups vegetarian chicken-flavored stock, hot
1 14.5-oz. can Mexican stewed tomatoes, chopped or pulsed in blender
1 15-oz. can pumpkin puree
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbs. nutritional yeast
1 Tbs. tamari
Hot pepper sauce to taste

1
Heat the oil and crushed red pepper in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
2
Add garlic, onion and bell pepper, saute for 2 minutes and add the soy chicken strips.
3
Cook for 2 minutes, and add the potatoes.
4
Cook mixture for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
5
Add the sherry, stir for 30 seconds, and add the stock and tomatoes.
6
Reduce the heat to medium, and spoon in the pumpkin, stirring to mix thoroughly.
7
Add the cilantro, yeast, tamari and hot pepper sauce to taste.
8
Reduce the heat to low, and cook for 10 minutes, or until ready to serve.

486

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper, 5 cloves garlic, minced, 1 medium yellow onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Country Pumpkin Chowder falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Country Pumpkin Chowder

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Variations & substitutions

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