Cheesy Potato and Corn Chowder Recipe
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
- 3 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
- 1 (2.5 ounce) package country style gravy mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded Mexican-style processed cheese food
Directions
- Step 1: Melt margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Step 2: Cook and stir chopped celery and onion in the hot margarine until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Step 3: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Step 4: Add the peeled and cubed potatoes. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are soft, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Step 5: Stir in the corn and diced green chiles, and bring the mixture back to a boil.
- Step 6: In a small bowl, dissolve the gravy mix in milk and then stir it into the boiling mixture.
- Step 7: Add the shredded cheese and continue to cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the cheese is melted and the soup is smooth.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 serving
| Calories | 289 |
| Total Fat | 12g |
| Saturated Fat | 5g |
| Cholesterol | 23mg |
| Sodium | 1021mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g |
| Total Sugars | 11g |
| Protein | 11g |
| Vitamin C | 31mg |
| Calcium | 228mg |
| Iron | 1mg |
| Potassium | 679mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.