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Corn and Chicken Chowder

Simple to prepare, this chowder has a rich flavor and an interesting texture that make it enormously satisfying. For a delectable light dinner, serve it with a crisp salad and follow with fruit for dessert.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 6, 1Ā 1/4 cups per serving

Ingredients

2 14-ounce cans no-salt-added cream-style corn
2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn
2 cups fat-free milk
2 4.5- to 5-ounce cans white chicken chunks in water, drained
1/4 cup minced red or green bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper (white preferred)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium saucepan, stir together the corns, milk, and chicken. Heat over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Step 2

    Stir in the remaining ingredients. Increase the heat to medium low and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the soup just begins to simmer. Simmer for 3 minutes, or until hot.

  2. Corn and Cheddar Chowder

    Step 3

    Reduce the cream-style corn to 1 can. Increase the whole-kernel corn to 3 cups. Substitute 1 to 1Ā 1/2 cups grated low-fat Cheddar cheese for the chicken.

  3. nutrition information

    Step 4

    (Per Serving)

    Step 5

    Calories: 226

    Step 6

    Total Fat: 2.0g

    Step 7

    Saturated: 0.0g

    Step 8

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 9

    Polyunsaturated: 1.0g

    Step 10

    Monounsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 11

    Cholesterol: 22mg

    Step 12

    Sodium: 263mg

    Step 13

    Carbohydrates: 41g

    Step 14

    Fiber: 3g

    Step 15

    Sugars: 11g

    Step 16

    Protein: 17g

    Step 17

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 18

    2Ā 1/2 Starch

    Step 19

    2 Very Lean Meat

  4. Corn and Cheddar Chowder

    Step 20

    (Per Serving)

    Step 21

    Calories: 199

    Step 22

    Total Fat: 2.5g

    Step 23

    Saturated: 1.0g

    Step 24

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 25

    Polyunsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 26

    Monounsaturated: 1.0g

    Step 27

    Cholesterol: 7mg

    Step 28

    Sodium: 380mg

    Step 29

    Carbohydrates: 36g

    Step 30

    Fiber: 3g

    Step 31

    Sugars: 10g

    Step 32

    Protein: 12g

    Step 33

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 34

    2Ā 1/2 Starch

    Step 35

    1Ā 1/2 Very Lean Meat

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