HEALTHY CORN CHOWDER

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This corn chowder can be a side dish or serve as a main meal. It is tasty and filling with 'hidden protein' (beans) that you'll never even notice. The recipe originally came from Nutrition Action and I've made a few tweaks. The evaporated milk makes the chowder taste much richer. I like to serve this crumbled Morning Star Breakfast Strips (fake bacon) that people can sprinkle on top of their chowder and crusty bread. Super healthy, super low fat and pretty low salt (especially for soup)!

Provided by Lowfat Linda

Categories     Chowders

Time 39m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
5 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups red bell peppers, seeded and chopped (I often use the pre-cut frozen traffic light peppers from Whole Foods)
2 carrots, peeled and coined
2 cups corn (frozen, fresh or canned)
1 potato, peeled and diced
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated skim milk
1 1/2 cups skim milk
2 cups low sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans (or Great Northern beans or other white beans)

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium stockpot over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onion and garlic (and the peppers, if they are frozen) and saute' for two minutes.
  • Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add (the peppers if fresh), carrots and corn and stir well.
  • Stir in the potato, milk, broth, and thyme.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes (until the potatoes are tender).
  • While it simmers, drain and rinse the beans (helps eliminate the 'toot' factor) and them mash them with a fork in a small bowl until they form a paste.
  • Stir the beans into the soup and cook until warmed or ready to eat.
  • Serve hot.
  • For Vegetarian use the Vegetable Broth of course.

Jane Shery
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This corn chowder is a delicious and comforting meal. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Joel Quintero
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This corn chowder is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.


Malik Duncan
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This corn chowder is a delicious and easy-to-make meal. It's perfect for a busy weeknight.


Ivan Nambale
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This corn chowder is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


LOVE MOM__456
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This corn chowder is a must-try for any corn lover. It's creamy, flavorful, and packed with corn kernels.


babu gorkhali12
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This corn chowder is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.


princess kashmala
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This corn chowder is a delicious and comforting meal. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


MD EVAN RIPON SINGHA
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This corn chowder is a great way to use up leftover corn. It's also a great meal to make ahead of time.


naseem ullah
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I've been looking for a healthy corn chowder recipe, and this one is perfect. It's creamy and flavorful, and it's packed with vegetables.


BOBGE BOBGE
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This corn chowder is delicious and easy to make. I love that it's made with healthy ingredients.


Fareena Shoukat
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This corn chowder is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Shakuunda Hhhh
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I'm not a huge fan of corn chowder, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did, because it was really good! The chowder was creamy and flavorful, and I loved the addition of corn kernels and bacon.


Clement Siqiniseko
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This corn chowder is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover corn, potatoes, and carrots, and I threw them all in the pot. The chowder turned out great, and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


imran jan 009
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This was my first time making corn chowder, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it was easy to follow. The chowder was creamy and flavorful, and I loved the addition of corn kernels and bacon.


L. L
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I've made this corn chowder several times now, and it's always a hit with my family. The flavors are well-balanced, and the chowder is creamy and comforting.


Musi Sylvia
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This corn chowder is a delicious and healthy way to warm up on a cold day. I love the addition of corn kernels and bacon, which gives it a nice smoky flavor. I also appreciate that this recipe is relatively easy to make, and it's a great way to use u


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