Chorizo, Black Bean & Corn Chowder

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Ingredients

  • canola oil or olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 -2 1 -2 link Italian sausage or 1/4 lb ground turkey
  • 2 -3 green onions, chopped
  • 2 -3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 -2 cup corn (fresh, scraped off the cob, frozen, or canned)
  • 1 cup black beans (cooked or 1/2 of a 19 oz can)
  • 1 yukon gold potatoes (or a handful of baby new potatoes halved) or 1 red potatoes (or a handful of baby new potatoes halved)
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 1 cup half-and-half or 14 ounces coconut milk

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan set over medium-high heat, heat a drizzle of oil and saute the onion, carrot, and celery for about 5 minutes, until soft.
  2. Add the chorizo sausage, squeezed out of it's casing, breaking it up with a spoon, until the meat is no longer pink.
  3. Stir in the green onions, garlic, and cumin and cook for another minute or two.
  4. Add the corn, beans, potato, and stock and bring to a simmer.
  5. Reduce the heat, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
  6. Simmer for a bit longer (uncovered) if you'd like to thicken up a bit, then stir in the cream or coconut milk and heat through.
  7. Serve immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

815 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 23.9g 48% DV
Total Fat 46.5g 60% DV
Carbs 94.7g 34% DV
Fiber 34.9g 100% DV
Sugar 15.3g 31% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 636mg 28% DV
Potassium 1996mg 42% DV
Cholesterol 9.5mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 895mcg 99% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 375mg 29% DV
Iron 21.8mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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