Craving a comforting and flavorful meal? Look no further than tomato chowder, a classic dish that combines the goodness of tomatoes, vegetables, and a creamy broth. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a warm and cozy dish to serve at a special gathering, there's a tomato chowder recipe out there to suit your needs. From traditional versions featuring chunks of tomato, potato, and corn, to more adventurous variations incorporating seafood or roasted vegetables, the possibilities are endless. So, get ready to discover the best tomato chowder recipe that will satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving more!
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
TOMATO CORN CHOWDER
Five common ingredients are all you'll need to prepare Sue McMichael's hearty full-flavored chowder. "This is a terrific soup, particularly as the cooler season sets in," writes the Redding, California cook. And at 55¢ a bowl, it's economical as well.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels. drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. , In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Add the corn, tomatoes and potatoes. Cook over medium heat for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CORN, TOMATO AND BASIL CHOWDER
This summer corn chowder is flavored with lime juice and basil and is nearly as light and fresh as a salad - until you add the optional dollop of crème fraîche.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories soups and stews, main course, side dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Slice corn kernels off cob and place in a bowl. Run back of a knife along each cob to remove additional corn pulp. Add pulp to bowl; reserve cobs.
- In a medium soup pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in onion, shallot and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add broth, reserved cobs, 1 cup water and 1 teaspoon salt to pot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Immediately reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes. Add potatoes and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes longer. Remove cobs and discard.
- Stir in corn kernels and pulp, tomatoes, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes more. Stir in the basil and lime juice. Turn off heat and let soup cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with a dollop of crème fraîche or sour cream, if using.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 269, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 725 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams
TOMATO CLAM CHOWDER
Steaming bowls of this Manhattan-style clam chowder really warm guests when they come in from the cold on Christmas Eve.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. In the drippings, saute the onion and celery until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Drain clams, reserving liquid; set clams aside. Drain potatoes and return to the pan. Add the onion mixture, bacon and reserved clam liquid. Stir in the water, tomato sauce, tomatoes, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Add clams and parsley; simmer 5 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 507mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CORN, TOMATO AND BASIL CHOWDER
Found this in a recent edition of the New York Times, but I didn't save the attached article. A great end of summer recipe. Haven't tried this yet but I'm putting it here for safekeeping.
Provided by Kumquat the Cats fr
Categories Chowders
Time 1h30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Slice corn kernels off cob and place in a bowl. Run the back of a knife along each cob to remove additional corn pulp and add to bowl; reserve cobs.
- In a medium soup pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in onion, shallot and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add broth, reserved cobs, 1 cup water and 1 teaspoon salt to pot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Immediately reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes. Add potatoes and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes longer. Remove cobs and discard.
- Stir in corn kernels and pulp, tomatoes, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes more. Stir in the basil and lime juice. Turn off heat and let soup cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with a dollop of creme fraiche or sour cream if desired.
CROCK POT TOMATO POTATO CHICKEN CORN CHOWDER
This was born shortly after my now five week-old daughter when I needed to literally just throw dinner together, frozen chicken breasts and all. I was thrilled it turned out so flavorful and filling.
Provided by Marla Swoffer
Categories Chowders
Time 5h5m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Lay chicken breasts on bottom of crock pot.
- Pour everything else over the top and stir (without moving the chicken).
- Cook on low 8-10 hours or high 4-6 hours (I actually cooked it on medium for about 5 hours).
- If you're home, stir once in a while, as the chicken and potatoes soften, to break them up a bit, though it will probably also work to do that when it's all done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.8, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 78.3, Sodium 765.7, Carbohydrate 63.9, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 10.5, Protein 30.5
TOMATO CHOWDER
Make and share this Tomato Chowder recipe from Food.com.
Provided by maryjane in spain
Categories Chowders
Time 50m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine the first 7 ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender (approx. 15 min).
- Make a double boiler by placing a glass bowl over a pot of simmering water, making sure that the water does not touch the bowl.
- Add butter and stir while it melts. Sprinkle in flour, salt, pepper and mustard. Add milk all at once. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and continue stirring until smooth.
- Add cheese and stir until cheese has melted and sauce is thick.
- Add to vegetables and bring to a boil.
- Add parsley and serve piping hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.1, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 46, Sodium 675.3, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.2, Protein 10.3
TOMATO AND BACON CLAM CHOWDER
Steps:
- In a 1 1/2-quart saucepan cook bacon over moderate heat until crisp and transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. In fat remaining in pan cook onion, celery, and garlic with salt and pepper to taste over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened.
- In a bowl whisk together reserved clam liquor, wine, water, and tomato paste and add to onion mixture. Peel potato and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Add potato and tomatoes to saucepan and simmer, covered, until potato is tender, about 15 minutes. Add clams and parsley and simmer, covered, 2 minutes.
- Serve chowder sprinkled with bacon.
TOMATO BACON CHOWDER
A rich tomato bacon soup.So warm and filling on those cold winter nights. My cousin, who cooks at a Hospice Center shared this with me.To make it quick, I use pre cooked bacon. Use real butter, not oleo. Your finished soup will be so much better.I like to serve this with a green salad and a hard roll.Sourdough rolls are great, but any crispy crust bread will do.
Provided by redwine
Categories Chowders
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In heavy saucepan melt butter.
- Stir in flour.
- Gradually whisk in half & half and chicken broth.
- Add nutmeg.
- Cook and stir until thickened over medium heat.
- Stir in diced tomatoes along with their juice.
- Dice bacon and add to soup mixture.
- Heat through and season with black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.3, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 69.3, Sodium 993.2, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 3, Sugar 7.5, Protein 11.2
SPICY TOMATO CORN CHOWDER
This is my personal twist on some easy tomato soup recipes I've seen on line. This one is super spicy and savory w/ the addition of hot Rotel (w/ habaneros) and goat milk. If you can't take that much heat, you can use the regular Rotel or any seasoned canned tomatoes. Buttermilk could substitute for the goat milk, but you will...
Provided by Tamara Edson
Categories Cream Soups
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. In a medium sauce pan add the canned soups, corn, Rotel, and goat milk. Heat on medium, stirring occasionally until bubbly.
- 2. Serve topped w/ jalapeño jack cheese crumbled or croutons.
- 3. Or take it to go in your favorite thermos.
SMOKY TOMATO-SALMON CHOWDER
I found this recipe in the February 2009 issue of Better Homes and Gardens. It looks really good - maybe an alternative to chili sometime. I haven't made it yet, but am putting it here until I can. You can use salmon fillets with skin, just bake them skin side down, then leave the skin on the baking pan, using only the meat. Be sure to use gloves when working with the jalapeno as the oils may burn skin and eyes.
Provided by Julie F
Categories Chowders
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Thaw salmon if frozen. Pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with chili powder and salt. cover and refrigerate while roasting vegetables.
- Preheat oven to 425. Place sweet peppers, onion and jalapeno, cut side down, on a foil-lined baking sheet. Roast 15 to 20 minutes. Loosely wrap vegetables in foil, let stand 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place salmon in a shallow greased baking pan; fold under thin edges. Bake 4 to 6 minutes per 1/2 inch thickness or until salmon flakes easily when tested with a fork. Keep warm.
- With sharp knife loosen and peel off skins from peppers; discard skins. coarsely chop peppers and onion; transfer to a large saucepan. Add broth and undrained tomatoes. Bring to boiling, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in chopped tomato and parsley.
- To serve, ladle chowder into shallow bowls. Break salmon in pieces and divide among bowls. Top with avocado slices and sprinkle with chili powder.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This will ensure that your chowder has the best possible flavor. You can use a variety of tomato types, such as Roma, beefsteak, or cherry tomatoes.
- Don't overcook the tomatoes. Overcooked tomatoes will lose their flavor and texture. Cook them just until they are softened and slightly caramelized.
- Use a good quality vegetable broth. This will also help to ensure that your chowder has a rich, flavorful base. You can use store-bought or homemade vegetable broth.
- Add your favorite vegetables. You can add a variety of vegetables to your chowder, such as potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions. You can also add corn, beans, or peas.
- Season to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little bit of heat.
- Serve hot. Tomato chowder is best served hot, with a side of crusty bread or crackers.
Conclusion:
Tomato chowder is a delicious and comforting soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a tomato chowder that your family and friends will love.
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