BEAN COUNTER CHOWDER

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This hearty chowder is one of our favorite vegetarian dishes. Loaded with beans, noodles and bright herbs, it's so comforting on a chilly day. -Vivian Haen, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken or vegetable broth
1-3/4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and celery flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon minced parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomato; simmer for 5 minutes. Add the broth, water and seasonings. Bring to a boil; cook for 5 minutes. Add beans and macaroni; return to a boil. , Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until macaroni is tender, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 676mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Agustino Mwambwalo
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This chowder is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty, flavorful, and filling. I love the combination of beans, corn, and bacon. The chowder is also really easy to make. I just followed the recipe and it turned out perfectly. I


Ok Gaming
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I made this chowder for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The chowder is hearty, flavorful, and filling. It's also really easy to make. I just followed the recipe and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Noribel Martinez
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I'm not usually a fan of chowder, but this recipe changed my mind. This chowder is delicious! It's creamy, flavorful, and filling. I love the combination of beans, corn, and bacon. The chowder is also really easy to make. I just followed the recipe a


Irena Vender
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This chowder is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty, flavorful, and filling. I love the combination of beans, corn, and bacon. The chowder is also really easy to make. I just threw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let


Mahfuz Bin Sahjalal
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I'm always looking for new and easy recipes for my family, and this chowder fit the bill perfectly. It was so easy to make and it was a hit with everyone at the table. The chowder was creamy and flavorful, and the cornbread crumbs on top added a nice


Suranga Kumari
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This chowder is delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The beans are tender, the corn is sweet, and the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor. The chowder is also really creamy and filling. I will definitely be making th


April McLean
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I'm a big fan of chowder and this recipe is one of my favorites. It's so hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I love the addition of the bacon and corn. They really add a lot of flavor to the chowder.


lena beata
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This chowder is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the addition of the cornbread crumbs on top. They add a nice crunch and flavor to the chowder.


Faisal Raja
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I made this chowder for my family and they loved it! Even my picky eater cleaned his plate. The chowder is hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I will definitely be making this again.


Sindisa Liwela
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This chowder is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The beans are tender, the corn is sweet, and the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor. The chowder is also really creamy and filling. I will definitely be making this again.


MD jamil Ahmed
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I've made this chowder several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for a quick and easy meal. I always keep a can of black beans and corn in my pantry so I can make this chowder whenever I want.


Kimete Demaj
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This chowder is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the corn and beans in this chowder. They also love the bacon, but I usually leave that out for them.


Jabbar Mughal
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I made this chowder in my slow cooker and it turned out great! I just threw all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning and let it cook on low all day. When I came home from work, dinner was ready! It was so easy and convenient.


Sk Tax bd
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this chowder without the bacon. It was still really good! The beans and corn gave it plenty of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.


Oladokun Isaiah
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This chowder is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it fills you up. I love the addition of the cornbread crumbs on top. They add a nice crunch and flavor to the chowder.


Susan Akinyi
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I made this chowder for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I even had people asking me for the recipe. It's a really easy recipe to make, and it's a great way to feed a crowd.


Tareq Hassan
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This chowder is a great way to use up leftover beans. I had some leftover black beans and kidney beans, and I used them to make this chowder. It turned out great! The chowder was thick and creamy, and the beans were tender and flavorful. I would defi


Martha Anderson
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this chowder. I'm not usually a fan of chowders, but this one was really good. The beans were cooked perfectly and the flavor was spot-on. I will definitely be making this again.


Tammy Koz
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This chowder is a hearty and delicious meal! The beans, bacon, and corn give it a great flavor and texture. I also love the addition of the tomatoes, which give it a little bit of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again!