Heart-Healthy Creamy Corn Chowder
Indulge in the comforting warmth of "Heart-Healthy Creamy Corn Chowder" without compromising your wellness goals. This nutrient-packed soup is a lighter take on traditional chowders, featuring wholesome ingredients like fresh corn, diced potatoes, and low-sodium vegetable broth. A splash of non-fat Greek yogurt lends a creamy texture while keeping the dish low in fat. Infused with aromatic thyme and a touch of garlic, this chowder is brimming with flavor. Ready in just 50 minutes and perfect for meal prep, it makes a vibrant, wholesome weeknight meal or a satisfying lunch. Serve it with a sprinkle of fresh chives for a pop of color and added freshness. Healthy, delicious, and heartwarming—this is comfort food reimagined!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 piece Medium onion, chopped
- 2 pieces Celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 piece Red bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cups Corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 4 cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Thyme leaves, fresh
- 1 piece Bay leaf
- 2 medium Potatoes, peeled and diced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, celery, and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in the red bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add the corn kernels, vegetable broth, thyme, and bay leaf to the pot.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and add the diced potatoes.
Season with salt and black pepper, then cover the pot and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Remove the bay leaf and transfer half of the soup to a blender. Blend until smooth, then return the blended soup to the pot.
Stir in the non-fat plain Greek yogurt until the soup is creamy and well combined.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped chives.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1372 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.6 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 2002 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 268.1 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.7 g | 124% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.2 g | ||
| Protein | 47.7 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 336 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 5452 mg | 116% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
