Baked Chipotle Cheddar Sweet Potato Chowder
Baked Chipotle Cheddar Sweet Potato Chowder is a delightful fusion of creamy sweet potatoes and smoky chipotle peppers, creating a warm and comforting dish that’s perfect for chilly nights. Each spoonful bursts with flavor, making it an ideal meal for cozy gatherings or a simple weeknight dinner. This chowder is easy to customize based on your pantry staples, ensuring a nourishing bowl that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (7 oz) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (use sparingly)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by peeling and dicing sweet potatoes, chopping onion, and mincing garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in sweet potatoes and chopped chipotle peppers; cook for another 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or by transferring it to a regular blender in batches.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot, garnished with cilantro or green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg