Chowder 5 Ways

When you make your own chowder you can save 300 calories, 20 grams of saturated fat and 500 milligrams of sodium per serving compared to many store-bought or restaurant chowders.

Alaskan cod

SEASONINGS:

1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, ¾ tsp. reduced-sodium Old Bay seasoning, ¼ tsp. ground pepper

broth/stock:

4 cups fish or seafood stock

vegetables:

3 cups diced red potatoes, 2 cups chopped green beans

protein:

1 lb. Alaskan cod, cut into 1-inch pieces

garnishes:

Snipped fresh dill, diced plum tomatoes

broccoli-cheddar-chicken

SEASONINGS:

1 tsp. dry mustard, ¼ tsp. ground pepper

broth/stock:

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

vegetables:

2 cups diced Yukon Gold potatoes, 3 cups chopped broccoli

protein:

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

garnishes:

Diced red onion, shredded Cheddar cheese

squash & corn

SEASONINGS:

1¼ tsp. dried marjoram, ¼ tsp. ground pepper

broth/stock:

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

vegetables:

2 cups diced yellow squash, 2 cups diced red potatoes, 1 cup corn kernels

protein:

¾ cup diced ham steak

garnishes:

Sliced scallions, shredded pepper Jack cheese

southwestern vegetable

SEASONINGS:

1 Tbsp. chili powder, 1½ tsp. ground cumin, 1 tsp. dried oregano

broth/stock:

4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth

vegetables:

2 cups diced sweet potatoes, 2 diced poblano or green bell peppers

protein:

Two 15-oz. cans black beans, rinsed

garnishes:

Chopped cilantro, toasted pepitas, lime wedges

clam

SEASONINGS:

½ tsp. dried thyme, ¼ tsp. ground pepper, 1 bay leaf

broth/stock:

4 cups clam juice

vegetables:

3 cups diced white potatoes

protein:

16-oz. chopped fresh clams (plus their liquid), thawed if frozen

garnishes:

Chopped cooked bacon, snipped chives