October 9, 2014

Wellness Recipe: Autumn Chowder

Embrace the cooler weather with this heartwarming dish. 

Ingredients:

1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 tbsp. all purpose flour
32 oz. low sodium vegetable broth
4 red potatoes
2/3 cup soy milk, plain
2 cup frozen corn
1 cup frozen peas
2 cup fresh carrots, chopped
2 garlic cloves
4 tbsp. nutritional yeast flakes
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper

Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan over medium high heat add olive oil and sauté onion about 5 minutes, until tender.
  2. Mix in flour, coating the onion. Add broth and bring to a boil, whisking constantly until smooth.
  3. Reduce heat, add potatoes and simmer 20 minutes until tender. Slightly mash potatoes in soup, then stir in corn, peas, carrots and soy milk.
  4. Cook another 5 minutes, remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper.

Print recipe here.

This Wellness Recipe is part of Employee Wellness Program's "Recipe for Success!" initiative. These recipes meet healthy nutritional guidelines, as specified by the program.

Find other recipes and learn more about "Recipe for Success!" here.

Nutritional Facts Serv. Size: 1 1/2 cup (340 g), Servings per Container: 10, Amount Per Serving: Calories 190, Fat Cal. 20, Total Fat 2.5g (4% DV), Sat. Fat 0g (0% DV) Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 350mg (15% DV), Total Carb. 38g (13% DV), Dietary Fiber 6g (24% DV), Sugars 7g, Protein 7g, Vitamin A (90% DV), Vitamin C (30% DV), Calcium (6% DV), Iron (10% DV). Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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