Hearty and Delicious Vegetable Chowder Recipe

This Vegetable Chowder is a hearty and delicious soup that is perfect for chilly nights. Packed with a variety of vegetables and creamy broth, this chowder is both satisfying and nutritious. It can be easily customized with your favorite vegetables and spices. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete meal.

Ingredients

• Onion (1, diced)
• Carrots (2, diced)
• Celery (2 stalks, diced)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Potatoes (3, peeled and diced)
• Corn (1 cup, fresh or frozen)
• Green beans (1 cup, chopped)
• Vegetable broth (4 cups)
• Milk (1 cup)
• All-purpose flour (2 tablespoons)
• Butter (2 tablespoons)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• Dried thyme (1 teaspoon)
• Cayenne pepper (optional, to taste)
• Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Directions

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir until well coated.
3. Add the potatoes, corn, green beans, vegetable broth, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
4. In a separate saucepan, heat the milk over low heat until warm.
5. Gradually stir the warm milk into the chowder mixture, stirring constantly. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the chowder has thickened slightly.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt and pepper if needed. If desired, add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a hint of spice.
7. Serve the Vegetable Chowder hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
8. Enjoy!

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