Corn Chowder Recipe

Summary

Health IndexHealthyCuisine
CourseDish
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 1 tablespoon unsalted margarine
 1 medium size yellow onion, chopped
 Stalk celery1 Small, chopped
 1/4 small sweet green pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
 Flour1 Tablespoon
 Paprika1/2 Teaspoon
 Low sodium chicken broth1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Whole kernel corn2 Cup (16 tbs), frozen
 Skim milk1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Lemon juice1 1/2 Teaspoon
 Black pepper1/8 Teaspoon

Directions

In a large heavy saucepan, melt the margarine over moderate heat.
Add the onion, celery, and green pepper, and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
Blend in the flour and paprika, and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
Gradually stir in the chicken broth and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil 3 to 5 minutes.
Add the corn, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in the milk, lemon juice, and black pepper; reduce the heat to low and heat the soup just to serving temperature 2 to 3 minutes.
Do not boil or the mixture will curdle.
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