Chunky Potato-and-Swiss Chowder
Chunky Potato-and-Swiss Chowder is a gluten free and vegetarian soup. This recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 5. One serving contains 271 calories, 12g of protein, and 10g of fat. Head to the store and pick up half-and-half, garlic cloves, yukon gold potato, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
Heat a large Dutch oven coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
Add leek and garlic; saut 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in potato and next 4 ingredients (potato through bay leaves); bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until tender. Discard bay leaves.
Place half of the potato mixture in a blender, and process until smooth. Return pureed potato mixture to pan; stir in rice and the remaining ingredients except parsley. Cook over medium heat until cheese melts.
Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.