Harvest Bean Chowder Recipes

WHITE BEAN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat and saute the onion and garlic until onion is softened.
• Add one can of beans and mash roughly.
• Stir in remaining can of beans, green chilies, corn, carrots, celery, and broth.
• Bring soup to a simmer and stir in the cumin, chili powder, and cayenne pepper.
• Combine milk and cornstarch, stirring well.
• Stir the milk mixture into the soup, bringing it gradually to a boil.
• Reduce heat and allow soup to simmer until veggies are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir frequently.
• Stir in 3/4 c of the cheese, reserving the remainder for use as garnish, and remove from heat.
• Serve garnished with cheese and cilantro.
• Note: I usually serve with some hot sauce on the table for those who like to add some heat.

HARVEST BEAN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Soak beans according to directions, using either method.
• Drain beans and measure liquid.
• Add water to make 1 1/2 quarts.
• Place beans, liquid, ham bone, onion and garlic in large kettle.
• Simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until tender.
• Add potato, carrots, celery and green pepper.
• Simmer 30 minutes longer.
• Remove ham bone.
• Cut up meat and return to soup.
• Thicken with flour blended with a little cold water.
• Add milk and heat gently.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.

HARVEST CHOWDER

Steps:

• Fry bacon in heavy stock-pot; remove, drain, crumble, then set bacon aside.
• Saute onion, celery, and carrots in stockpot in a small amount of reserved bacon fat; add mushrooms and zucchini and continue sauteeing for 2 minutes.
• Add water; cover stock pot and simmer until vegetables are tender.
• Add corn, peas, mashed potatoes, and milk and heat through.
• Add cheese and stir until melted; season, and serve hot.
• *Note:For this recipe I like to use mashed potato flakes prepared according to package directions using 2 2/3 c water, 1/4 c margarine, 1 tsp salt, 1 c milk, and 2 2/3 c potato flakes to make 3 1/3 cups/8 servings.

CORN AND BEAN CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large pot heat the oil.
• Saute the onions and garlic.
• Add 3 cups of corn, the stock, and the nutmeg.
• Bring it to a boil and simmer until the corn is tender.
• Meanwhile puree the additional 1 cup of corn in a blender or food processor.
• When the corn and stock is tender add the pureed corn, the milk, the kidney beans, and the salt.
• Bring it almost to a boil.
• Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.