Corn Chowder

Warm up to this week's healthy recipe.

Corn Chowder (Healthyrecipes.org)

Ingredients:

  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbsp finely diced celery
  • 2 Tbsp finely diced onion
  • 2 Tbsp finely diced green pepper
  • 1 package frozen whole kernel corn (10 oz)
  • 1 C peeled, diced, 1/2-inch raw potatoes
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 C water
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 2 C low-fat (1%) or skim milk

Directions:

  • Heat oil in medium saucepan.
  • Add celery, onion, and green pepper and saute for 2 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Place 1/2 cup milk in a jar with tight fitting lid. Add flour and shake vigorously.
  • Add gradually to cooked vegetables and add remaining milk.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Serve garnished with chopped fresh parsley.