Southwestern Tomatillo Corn Chowder
Southwestern Tomatillo Corn Chowder blends sweet fresh corn and creamy milk with tangy tomatillos and hearty hominy for a balanced, comforting bowl. Roasted red peppers add a mild smokiness while fresh herbs and cilantro brighten each spoonful. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual weekend lunch when you want something warming yet vibrant.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Southwestern Tomatillo Corn Chowder, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the tomatillos and boil for 10 minutes; drain.
- 2
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onions and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the hominy, marjoram, and thyme, and cook, stirring, 5 minutes more. Pour in the milk, parsley, and half of the corn kernels, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- 3
Puree the tomatillos with the remaining half of the corn in a blender until smooth, then stir into the soup along with the roasted peppers. Simmer the soup for 10 minutes, then remove the parsley sprigs and sprinkle with cilantro before serving.
- Calories 156.82 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 5.66 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 28.05 g 10%
- Total Fat 3.14 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 1.52 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.67 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 191.49 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 4.11 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 8.77 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 121.02 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 1.13 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 436.1 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 81.53 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 5.26 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.97 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Southwestern Tomatillo Corn Chowder is made with 11 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Corn on the Cob, Fresh Cilantro, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 156.82 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Southwestern Tomatillo Corn Chowder made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Corn on the Cob, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Parsley, Fresh Thyme. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Southwestern Tomatillo Corn Chowder?
- About 1 hr in total: 35 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 156.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Southwestern Tomatillo Corn Chowder easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Southwestern Tomatillo Corn Chowder healthy?
- Southwestern Tomatillo Corn Chowder has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 156.82 calories and 5.66 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 191.49 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.52 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Corn and Onions, 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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