Description
Warm up with this creamy potato and pea chowder, blending tender potatoes and sweet peas in a luscious broth. Perfect for chilly nights or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
- Yukon gold or russet potatoes
- Fresh or frozen peas
- Onion
- Garlic
- Low-sodium vegetable broth
- Heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Butter
- Seasonings (salt, pepper, thyme, bay leaf)
Instructions
- Wash and cube the potatoes.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add diced onions and cook until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add cubed potatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer until potatoes are tender (approximately 15 minutes).
- Stir in fresh or frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Blend the mixture until smooth while retaining some chunks for texture.
- Return to low heat, mix in heavy cream and seasonings, warming through for about 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Protein: 6g