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Cheese and Corn Chowder

pot filled with Cheese and Corn Chowder
Makes: 6 servings

This is a hearty vegetarian soup for a filling and healthy meal on a chilly night. If you have leftovers that have been properly handled, you can add ham, chicken, or other meat for more protein.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup carrot, sliced
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 can (14.75 ounce) cream-style corn, low-sodium
  • 1 1/2 cups milk, non-fat
  • 1/2 cup cheddar or American cheese, shredded

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Combine potatoes, carrots, celery, onion and seasonings in pan. Add 1 cup water. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
  3. Add corn and pepper. Cook 5 more minutes or until vegetables are cooked.
  4. Add milk and cheese. Stir until cheese melts and chowder is heated through. Do not boil.
  5. Serve hot.

Notes

To make a Ham, Cheese, and Corn Chowder: Add 1/2 cup cubed, cooked ham.

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Source:

Montana State University Extension Service
Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 164
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 11 mg
Sodium 123 mg
Carbohydrates 28 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 8 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 7 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 173 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 553 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 164
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 11 mg
Carbohydrates 28 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 8 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 7 g
Minerals
Calcium 173 mg
Potassium 553 mg
Sodium 123 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 39 mg
Phosphorus 188 mg
Selenium 5 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 229 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0.5 mcg
Vitamin C 10 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 10 mcg
Folate 58 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 37 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/2 cups
Vegetables 1 cups