Hearty Root Veggie Chowder
Hearty Root Veggie Chowder blends roasted parsnips, carrots, turnips, celery root, sweet potato, and butternut squash into a silky, gently sweet bowl with earthy depth. A splash of cream rounds out the flavors, giving it a plush finish that’s perfect for chilly evenings or a comforting lunch. Serve with crusty bread to highlight its rich, roasted notes.
- Prep30 secs
- Cook45 secs
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Root Veggie Chowder, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 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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- 30
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 2
Place parsnips, carrots, turnips, butternut squash, celery root, and sweet potato in a large roasting pan. Drizzle with olive oil; season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Toss the vegetables to coat them evenly with the seasonings.
- 3
Roast in the preheated oven until the vegetables are easily pierced with a fork, 30 to 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in the diced celery and onion; cook, stirring, until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Add vegetable broth; bring to a simmer, uncovered. Stir in the roasted vegetables; keep simmering for 10 minutes. Purée the soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in half-and-half; season with salt and black pepper. Add more vegetable broth if the soup seems too thick.
- Calories 363.0 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 8.05 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 43.8 g 16%
- Total Fat 18.69 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 7.17 g High 36%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 24.57 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 697.85 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 9.52 g Good Source 34%
- Total Sugars 11.35 g --
- Added Sugars 0.76 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 194.93 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 2.18 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 1040.28 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin A 1290.41 mcg Good Source 143%
- Vitamin C 48.32 mg Good Source 54%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Root Veggie Chowder is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 min 15 secs and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Butternut Squash, and Carrot. Each serving provides about 363.0 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Root Veggie Chowder made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Butternut Squash, Carrot, Celery. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Root Veggie Chowder?
- About 1 min 15 secs in total: 30 secs to prepare and 45 secs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 363.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Root Veggie Chowder easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Hearty Root Veggie Chowder healthy?
- Hearty Root Veggie Chowder has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 363.0 calories and 8.05 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 697.85 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.17 g (36% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, 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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