Cheddar Vegetable Chowder
Cheddar Vegetable Chowder is rich and creamy with tender bites of broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and celery in a smooth, cheesy broth. A hint of onion, red bell pepper, and parsley brightens each spoonful, while black pepper adds gentle warmth. It’s a cozy bowl for weeknight dinners or a satisfying lunch on chilly days.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves7
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheddar Vegetable 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
- 90 / 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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- 19
- Heart Health
- 43
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt margarine in a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper and the onion; cook until tender.
- 2
Add the water, celery, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, bouillon cubes, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat; simmer, covered, until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
- 3
Whisk the milk and flour in a bowl until smooth; stir into the soup. Bring the soup to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the parsley. Just before serving, stir in the Cheddar cheese until melted.
- Calories 475.35 kcal High 24%
- Protein 22.39 g Good Source 45%
- Carbohydrate 28.69 g 10%
- Total Fat 31.41 g High 40%
- Saturated Fat 15.67 g High 78%
- Trans Fat 0.82 g High --
- Cholesterol 73.75 mg High 25%
- Sodium 949.34 mg High 41%
- Dietary Fiber 5.4 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 9.8 g --
- Added Sugars 4.28 g Moderate 9%
- Calcium 683.96 mg Good Source 53%
- Iron 1.13 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 389.16 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 119.47 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 50.11 mg Good Source 56%
- Vitamin D 1.13 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cheddar Vegetable Chowder is an American dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 7, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Broccoli, and Cauliflower. Each serving provides about 475.35 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheddar Vegetable Chowder?
- It is an American chowder recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Cheddar Vegetable Chowder made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Celery. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Cheddar Vegetable Chowder?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cheddar Vegetable Chowder?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 475.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheddar Vegetable Chowder easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Cheddar Vegetable Chowder healthy?
- Cheddar Vegetable Chowder has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 475.35 calories and 22.39 g of protein, or 45% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 949.34 mg (41% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 15.67 g (78% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.28 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery 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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