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Corn & Poblano Chowder

with green onions and cheese

Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • Info
    8 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
  • 12 oz. Cooked Diced Red Potatoes
  • 5 oz. Corn Kernels
  • 1 Poblano Pepper
  • Info
    1 oz. Shredded Nacho/Taco Cheese Blend
  • Info
    1 oz. Crispy Jalapenos
  • 2 Green Onions
  • Info
    ¼ oz. AP Flour
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
  • ½ tsp. Smoked Paprika

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    560
  • Carbohydrates
    65g
  • Net Carbs
    58g
  • Fat
    30g
  • Protein
    12g
  • Sodium
    1590mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • 1 Medium Pot

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • Meatlovers! If using protein, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil. 

  • If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.

  • If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.

  • If using steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Stir occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.

  • Add protein to meal as desired.

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Drain potatoes.

    Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate.

    Stem poblano pepper, seed, and cut into 1/4" dice. Poblano peppers can vary in spice level; most are mild, but a few can be quite hot. Wash hands and cutting board after prepping.

  2. 2

    Start the Chowder

    Place a medium pot over medium-high heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil.

    Add poblanos (to taste), corn, white portions of green onions, garlic salt, and paprika to hot pot. Stir occasionally until vegetables are tender, 4-6 minutes.

    Add flour and stir until no dry flour remains.

  3. 3

    Finish the Chowder

    Add cream base, 1 cup water, and potatoes to hot pot. Bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, stir occasionally until potatoes are tender, 2-3 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

  4. 4

    Finish the Dish

    Crush crispy jalapeños in shipping bag.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing chowder with cheese, crispy jalapeños (to taste), and green portions of green onions. Bon appétit!

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