Fiesta Corn Chowder
Print Category Corn Thematic No thematic Source Nestlé Carnation Evaluation
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Click to enlarge Ingredients
- 2 tsp vegetable oil10 ml
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 30 ml
- pinch dried red pepper flakes
- 1-1/2 cups chicken broth 375 ml
- 2 cups frozen corn kernels 500 ml
- 1 potato, peeled and diced
- 1red pepper, diced
- 1 can (370 ml) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® 2% Evaporated Milk
- 3/4 tsp salt 4 ml
- 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 ml
Preparation
- Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat; cook onion and garlic about 2 minutes or until softened. Stir in flour and pepper flakes until combined. Stir in broth, corn, potato, and red pepper. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Gradually stir in evaporated milk, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 10 minutes longer, taking care not to boil.
Cook commentary
Makes 4 servings.
This terrific corn chowder has just a fraction of the fat and calories of traditional chowders made with cream. Each serving provides an excellent source of calcium. Red pepper flakes and black pepper add a hint of spiciness. To increase the heat level, add more red pepper flakes.
Nutrients per serving: about 276 Calories, 14 g Protein, 5.8 g Fat, 42 g Carbohydrate, 28% RDI for Calcium.
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