Colorful Corn Chowder

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 1 1/2 cups dry potato flakes
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups milk

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium high heat.
  2. Cook onion, red and green bell peppers, and carrots until tender.
  3. Stir in thawed corn, potato flakes, salt, ground peppers, and 3 cups water.
  4. Bring to boil.
  5. Reduce heat.
  6. Cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. Stir in milk and half and half.
  8. Warm only.
  9. Do not boil.
  10. Serve sprinkled with grated cheese.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

757 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17.2g 34% DV
Total Fat 45.4g 58% DV
Carbs 84.9g 31% DV
Fiber 21.2g 76% DV
Sugar 27.8g 56% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10109.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1719.3mg 37% DV
Cholesterol 101.3mg 34% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1557.8mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 79.8mg 89% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 502.3mg 39% DV
Iron 7.6mg 42% 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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