Mexican Garden Chowder

Cook: 10 min Cuisine: Mexican

A creamy, flavorful Mexican-inspired chowder packed with salsa, beans, corn, and melted cheese. Perfect for cozy gatherings and satisfying comfort food lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup Old El Paso Garden Pepper Thick and Chunky Salsa
  • 1 can Old El Paso refried beans with sausage
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (7 oz.) can whole kernel corn
  • 1 cup half & half
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese with Jalapeno peppers
  • 1/2 cup instant potato flakes

Instructions

  1. Combine salsa, beans, water, and corn in a 3-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling.
  2. Reduce heat to medium low and gradually stir in half & half.
  3. Add cheese and potato flakes.
  4. Stir occasionally and cook over low heat for about 5 minutes or until the chowder thickens slightly.
  5. Garnish each serving with a sprig of fresh cilantro and serve with corn chips.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

319 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14g 28% DV
Total Fat 13.3g 17% DV
Carbs 41.6g 15% DV
Fiber 6.7g 24% DV
Sugar 4.3g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 635.5mg 28% DV
Potassium 1451mg 31% DV
Cholesterol 9mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 106.8mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 163.7mg 100% DV
Calcium 500.5mg 39% DV
Iron 11.7mg 65% DV

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

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