Hiker's Chowder

Embark on a flavor-packed adventure with Hiker's Chowder, a hearty, soul-warming soup that’s perfect for cozy nights or fueling your outdoor escapades. This easy-to-make chowder combines wholesome ingredients like tender shredded chicken, vibrant vegetables, and creamy potatoes, all simmered in a savory vegetable broth infused with fresh thyme and a hint of garlic. A splash of heavy cream adds luxurious richness, while frozen corn lends a pop of sweetness to each spoonful. Ready in just 45 minutes, this one-pot wonder is a satisfying, protein-packed meal you can serve with crusty bread for the ultimate comfort food experience. Whether you’re relaxing at home or refueling after a long trail, Hiker's Chowder is the ideal recipe to warm you from the inside out.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 medium celery stalks, diced
• 3 medium potatoes, diced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (or canned chicken)
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• 0 crusty bread (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, carrots, and celery, and cook for another 3-5 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 4

Add the diced potatoes, vegetable broth, fresh thyme, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 6

Stir in the cooked chicken and frozen corn, and let it simmer for 5 minutes to heat through.

Step 7

Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 9

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot with crusty bread if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2930.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3086.5

Total Fat 138.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 60.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 628.9mg	0%
Sodium 6861.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 260.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.6g	0%
Total Sugars 38.9g
Protein 183.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 436.6mg	0%
Iron 15.6mg	0%
Potassium 6728.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.2%

Protein: 24.3%

Carbs: 34.6%