Recipe #6: Corn Chowder

I found this recipe from sparkpeople.com. I've been making it for years. It's really hearty and healthy. It's actually pretty easy and quick to make. My mom loves this recipe. I did add in baby carrots too. We paired ours with turkey sandwiches.

Corn Chowder

Using low-fat milk instead of cream lowers the saturated fat content in this hearty dish.

INGREDIENTS

•1 tablespoon olive oil

•2 tablespoons finely diced celery

•2 tablespoons finely diced onion

•2 tablespoons finely diced green pepper

•1 package frozen whole kernel corn (10 oz.)

•1 cup peeled, diced, 1/2" raw potatoes

•2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

•1 cup water

•1/4 teaspoon salt

•black pepper to taste

•1/4 teaspoon paprika

•2 tablespoons flour

•2 cups low-fat (1%) or skim milk

•1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced

DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oil in medium saucepan.

2. Add celery, onion, and green pepper and saute for 2 minutes.

3. Add corn, potatoes, water, salt, pepper, and paprika. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium; and cook, covered, about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

4. Place 1/2 cup milk in a jar with tight fitting lid. Add flour and shake vigorously.

5. Add gradually to cooked vegetables and add remaining milk.

6. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Serve garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

Yield: 4 servings--Serving Size: 1 cup

Nutritional Info
Ammount Per Serving:
Calories: 205.7
Total Fat: 5.3g
Total Carbs: 33.3g
Dietary Fiber: 2.7mg
Protein: 8.1g

Enjoy!!!