Cheesy vegetable chowder
Cheesy vegetable chowder is a rich, creamy soup originating from North America, typically featuring a medley of vegetables like potatoes, carrots, celery, and corn simmered in a dairy-based broth. It is generously melted with cheese, often cheddar, to create a comforting and hearty meal.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This chowder is generally high in fat and carbohydrates due to the cheese, cream, and starchy vegetables, while providing a moderate amount of protein. It is a good source of calcium and potassium, with a typical serving containing around 300-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Vitamin A | 320 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Calcium | 220 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Potassium | 480 mg |
| Vitamin K | 20 mcg |
| Folate | 45 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, chowder represents a comforting, home-style dish in American cuisine, often associated with colder climates. Nutritionally, it offers a dense mix of vitamins from the vegetables, though its high sodium and saturated fat content makes it more of an occasional indulgence.
