Pumpkin Corn Chowder

[Paris Madeleine 0]

Pumpkin Corn Chowder

 

This creamy, satisfying soup has everything we need to warm us up on a chilly autumn night. Chowders have been a favorite New England one-pot supper for hundreds of years, but this is a chowder with a difference: here, beta-carotene-rich pumpkin and sweet potato replace the usual white potato, combining with corn, onion, and cream (vegans may substitute soy or rice milk, or nut butter) to make a wonderful bowl of real, deep nourishment.

 

1 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, peeled and chopped

2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced

10 oz peeled sweet potato, cut into 1/2-inch chunks

6 cups vegetable or chicken broth

1 cup pumpkin puree

1 cup corn, frozen or cut from the cob

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoons crumbled dried sage

1/2 cup half-and-half (you could use ff evap or ff milk or soy to make this Core)

Salt and freshly-ground pepper to taste

 

Heat butter or olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and sweet potato. Sauté, stirring to coat the vegetables with the butter, until onion is translucent, just a few minutes.

 

Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, 30 minutes, until sweet potato is tender.

 

Add pumpkin puree, corn, and herbs. Bring back to a boil, then reduce heat again and cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Stir in cream and remove soup from the heat.

 

Purée half the soup in a blender and return it to the pot, stirring well to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.

 

Serves 6 @ 2 points each or 4 @ 3 points each

 

Revamp of a Care2Annie recipe: http://www.care2.com/channels/solutions/food/1683

[ChristineP 0]

I made this one ahead of time for dinner tonight, and of course, had to sample it! Really tasty! A keeper, for sure!

 

Thanks for sharing!

Christine

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[Guest HappyBunny]

Yummmmm oh-la!

 

This was a great soup! I pureed it all, and used fresh herbs. It tastes like thanksgiving!! Loved it and will be making it again! It was also pretty easy!

Thanks for sharing!

[Kait617 10]

Bumping. This was yummy and perfect for fall.

[*WWDonna* 0]

P-Mad, your spice preference is about the same as mine. I suspect I will like this, and I intend to make it this week. Thanks.

[suzie_lightning 0]

Mmmm, this is a great fall soup. I used ff-powdered milk to make evaporated milk in place of the cream. I got 4 very hearty servings.

[ezrasgurl 10]

I am obsessed with pumkin soups so I so look foward to trying this one!!

[The Rollercoaster Stops He 0]

Just finished making this. My oh my...........it's too wonderful for words !!!! I had two bowls for lunch, and don't anticipate this sticking around in the fridge for very long.

 

Thanks for posting this...

[Kait617 10]

Bumping up!

[Kait617 10]

This is a great fall recipe, buddies. Try it!

[frisky7898 10]

Both the pumpkin and sweet potatoe are loaded with nutrients.

 

About how much is 10 oz. of sweet potato?

[Kait617 10]

Bumping for Fall 2009 (which seems to have arrived deliciously early here in DC)