Dinner for 8

Poblano Corn Chowder

Name: Poblano Corn Chowder
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 large poblano peppers; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 large onion; 2 stalks celery; 4 cloves garlic; 1 lb yukon gold potatoes; 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp kosher salt (optional); 1 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 3/4 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 4 cups corn kernels; 1 cup heavy cream; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; fresh chopped cilantro (optional)

$8.01for 460 minServes 8

Poblanos, potatoes, corn, and spices simmer in broth before cream and cheddar finish this thick, warming chowder.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 6$0.60 each typical	6	$3.60Typical price
	Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Onions, 0.5 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.65Typical price
	Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical	0.25	$0.43Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Potatoes, 1 lb$0.99/lb typical	1 lb	$0.99Typical price
	Broth, 33 oz$0.07/oz typical	33 oz	$2.32Typical price
	Corn kernels, 20 oz$0.09/oz typical	20 oz	$1.80Typical price
	Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	8.25 oz	$1.83Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 3 oz$0.30/oz typical	3 oz	$0.90Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$16.03

Swaps

Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

60 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
8servings as written
$$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Budget Family Lunches Dinners Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$2.00 per serving$8.01 for 4

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Ingredients

6 large poblano peppers
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 large onion
2 stalks celery
4 cloves garlic
1 lb yukon gold potatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
2 bay leaves
1 tsp kosher salt (optional)
1 1/4 tsp ground cumin
3/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
4 cups corn kernels
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
fresh chopped cilantro (optional)

Steps

Remove the stems and seeds from the poblanos, then chop the peppers, onion, celery, garlic, and potatoes.
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat and cook the onion, celery, poblanos, and garlic for 8 minutes.
Add the potatoes, broth, bay leaves, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Simmer the chowder for 25 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
Stir in the corn and heavy cream, then simmer for 8 minutes.
Remove the bay leaves, stir in the cheddar, and cook for 3 minutes until melted.
Top the chowder with chopped cilantro if using.