Velvety Scallop Chowder
This creamy scallop chowder combines tender scallops with earthy mushrooms, green onions, milk, and dry white wine, while Swiss cheese adds richness and parsley brings a fresh finish. Its gentle seasoning and smooth, hearty character make it a comforting choice for a cozy lunch or a warming dinner, especially when served with crusty bread.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Velvety Scallop Chowder, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Wash and drain scallops.
- 2
Melt butter in a small stockpot over medium-low heat. Sauté onions and mushrooms until tender.
- 3
Stir in flour. Pour in milk and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Add wine, scallops, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Serve topped with Swiss cheese and parsley.
- 4
Pour in the milk and stir over medium heat until it thickens and bubbles.
- 5
Add the wine, scallops, salt, and pepper.
- 6
Cook over medium heat until thickened.
- 7
Serve topped with Swiss cheese and parsley.
- Calories 330.74 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 31.61 g Good Source 63%
- Carbohydrate 15.23 g 6%
- Total Fat 15.81 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 8.84 g High 44%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 82.99 mg High 28%
- Sodium 271.4 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 1.69 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 3.47 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 344.68 mg Good Source 27%
- Iron 1.84 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 325.13 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 79.58 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 6.61 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.78 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Velvety Scallop Chowder is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Fresh Parsley, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 330.74 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Velvety Scallop Chowder made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Fresh Parsley, Green Onion, Milk. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Velvety Scallop Chowder?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 330.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Velvety Scallop Chowder easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Velvety Scallop Chowder healthy?
- Velvety Scallop Chowder has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 330.74 calories and 31.61 g of protein, or 63% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 271.4 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.84 g (44% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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