Description
Discover the ultimate comfort in a bowl with this Creamy Pasta and Vegetable Chowder, a quick one‑pot dinner that blends al dente ditalini, sweet corn, carrots, celery, and potatoes in a rich cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe offers a hearty, nutritious meal packed with vegetables and satisfying pasta, ready in under 30 minutes. Ideal for families seeking easy, flavorful dishes, it delivers warmth and wholesome taste without extra fuss. Serve hot, topped with parsley. Enjoy i
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced potatoes
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced carrots, celery, and potatoes; sauté for five minutes until softened.
- Add vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then stir in ditalini pasta and corn; cook 8‑10 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer five more minutes.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version
- substitute half the heavy cream with low‑fat milk and add a tablespoon of flour to maintain thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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