Dinner for 4
Potato Corn Chowder
$8.09for 435 minServes 4
This creamy chowder simmers potatoes, corn, and vegetables in chicken broth before half and half finishes the warm soup.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
 | Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.43Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.1 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.1 lb | $0.13Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
 | Potatoes, 0.9 lb$0.99/lb typical | 0.9 lb | $0.87Typical price |
 | Broth, 25 oz$0.07/oz typical | 25 oz | $1.74Typical price |
 | Corn kernels, 10 oz$0.09/oz typical | 10 oz | $0.90Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.09 | ||
Swaps
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- 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 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.
- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetFamilyAppetizersSide dishesLunchesDinnersSnacksBack to schoolCold-weather comfortWinter
Typical price
$2.02 per serving$8.09 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion
- 2 ribs celery
- 1 small carrot
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 baking potatoes
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
- 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups corn kernels
- 1 cup half and half
Steps
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, celery, and carrot for five minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for one minute.
- Stir in the potatoes, chicken broth, thyme, salt, pepper, and bay leaf, then bring the pot to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for fifteen minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the corn and half and half, then simmer gently for five minutes without boiling.
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