Description
Hearty potato and pea chowder delivers comfort in a single spoonful with its rich, smooth blend of classic ingredients. Ingredients and simple preparation make this New England-style soup an inviting meal you’ll savor until the last warming bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Yukon gold or russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups (32 fl oz/946 ml) low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 tbsps (30 g) butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Prepare potatoes by chopping into uniform cubes for even cooking.
- Heat butter in a spacious pot over medium temperature, sautéing onions until they become translucent and soft, approximately 5 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and briefly toast to release aromatic flavors.
- Pour vegetable broth into the pot, add potato cubes, and elevate to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat and allow potatoes to simmer gently, becoming tender and easily pierced with a fork, around 15 minutes.
- Incorporate fresh or frozen peas into the simmering liquid, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes to maintain vibrant color and crisp texture.
- Use an immersion blender or standard blender to partially puree the mixture, creating a creamy base while preserving some potato chunks for rustic appeal.
- Return chowder to low heat, gently stir in heavy cream and selected seasonings.
- Warm the chowder for 3-5 minutes, ensuring ingredients are thoroughly integrated and temperature is consistent.
- Ladle into serving bowls, allowing the chowder to rest momentarily before serving to enhance flavor melding.
Notes
- choose starchy varieties like Russet or Yukon Gold for creamiest texture and best absorption of flavors.
- Consider making this chowder vegetarian-friendly by substituting heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream for dairy-free option.
- partially blend the soup to maintain some potato chunks, creating a more rustic and satisfying mouthfeel.
- Enhance nutrition by adding optional protein like crispy bacon bits, diced ham, or plant-based alternatives for extra depth and complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg