Vegetable Packed Chowder Recipe

Name: Vegetable Packed Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 poblano chiles; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 4 ears corn or 2 cups corn kernels; 4 slices center-cut bacon, diced; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 celery rib, diced; 12 red bell pepper, diced; 1 carrot, scrubbed, diced; 1 tablespoon flour; 3 red potatoes, scrubbed, diced; 1 quart vegetable stock; 1 cup milk or 1 cup cream; ⅛ teaspoon sugar; ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg; 12 mustard greens, small bunch washed; salt, to taste; white pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 poblano chiles
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 ears corn or 2 cups corn kernels
4 slices center-cut bacon, diced
1 tablespoon butter
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 celery rib, diced
12 red bell pepper, diced
1 carrot, scrubbed, diced
1 tablespoon flour
3 red potatoes, scrubbed, diced
1 quart vegetable stock
1 cup milk or 1 cup cream
⅛ teaspoon sugar
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
12 mustard greens, small bunch washed
salt, to taste
white pepper, to taste

1
Wash the chilies, cut in half and remove the seeds.
2
Place under broiler and broil until skin blackness.
3
Place in a bowl, cover and allow to cool.
4
Once cool, remove the blacked skin and dice the peppers.
5
In a dutch oven cook the bacon until crisp.
6
Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.Add in corn and cook until over medium low heat until corn begins to have some color.
7
It may be necessary to add in a touch of olive oil for the corn to cook properly.
8
Remove corn, set aside.
9
To the same pot add a tablespoon of olive oil and a tablespoon of butter.
10
Whisk until butter is melted.
11
Stir in yellow onion, garlic, celery and carrot.
12
Saute for 2 minutes or until onion begins to lightly brown.
13
Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon flour and stir until well combined.
14
Add the potatoes and stock to the pan.
15
Cover and cook until potatoes are barely tender.
16
Reserve 1/2 cup of corn and add in remainder.
17
Put the milk and reserved corn to a blender container and puree until smooth.
18
Add to the chowder and bring to a simmer.
19
Remove the tough steams and tear the leaves of the greens.
20
Run a knife through them to coarsely chop.
21
You should have approximately 3 cups of lightly packed greens.
22
Add the greens, sugar and a small touch of nutmeg and cook the greens until wilted and a bright green.
23
Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
24
Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with reserved bacon bits.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 poblano chiles, 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 4 ears corn or 2 cups corn kernels, 4 slices center-cut bacon, diced, and more.

Yes, Vegetable Packed 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!

Vegetable Packed Chowder

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