Winter Vegetable Chowder Recipe

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Ingredients:

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6 medium leeks (3 lbs)
2 tbsp olive oil
4 medium stalks celery, chopped
3 medium parsnips, chopped
2 medium red potatoes , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups butternut squash , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 1/4 cups vegetable broth
4 cups water
1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 cup half-and-half or 1 cup light cream

Directions:

Cut off roots and trim dark-green tops from leeks. Discard any tough outer leaves. Cut each leek lengthwise in half then crosswise into 1/2 -wide slices. Rinse leeks in large bowl of cold water. Swish to remove sand. With hands, transfer rinsed leeks to colander, leavving sand in bottom of bowl. Repeat rinsing and draining sereral times, until all sand is removed. Drain well.
In a 6 qt saucepot, heat olive oil on medium-high heat until hot. Add leeks, celery, and parsnips, and cook 10 to 12 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
Add potatoes, squash, broth, water, thyme, salt and pepper; heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Cover saucepan, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Stir in half and half and hat through, about 13 minutes.
Spoon into tureen and garnish with the sprig.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	298.34 Kcal (1249 kJ)
Calories from fat	82.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.13g	14%
Cholesterol	12.19mg	4%
Sodium	890.75mg	37%
Potassium	952.35mg	20%
Total Carbs	49.75g	17%
Sugars	10.67g	43%
Dietary Fiber	6.83g	27%
Protein	8.05g	16%
Vitamin C	35.9mg	60%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	5.3mg	29%
Calcium	193.6mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	54.9 Kcal (230 kJ)
Calories from fat	15.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.68g	14%
Cholesterol	2.24mg	4%
Sodium	163.93mg	37%
Potassium	175.27mg	20%
Total Carbs	9.16g	17%
Sugars	1.96g	43%
Dietary Fiber	1.26g	27%
Protein	1.48g	16%
Vitamin C	6.6mg	60%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	12%
Iron	1mg	29%
Calcium	35.6mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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