Quick Corn Chowder Recipe

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Quick Corn Chowder is a tasty, filling soup recommended by Diane Brewster of Highland, New York. "When my husband and I decided I'd stay home with our new baby, his salary had to be stretched pretty thin," Diane recalls. "I became an expert at preparing meals with more 'sense' than dollars!"

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Quick Corn Chowder Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

10 25 35

Ingredients

1 bacon strip, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 cups water
2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
1 can (15 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup milk, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towel to drain. Saute onion in drippings until tender. Add the broth, water and potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Stir in the corn, 3/4 cup of milk, salt and pepper. Combine flour and remaining milk until smooth; gradually add to soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Garnish with bacon and parsley if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 228 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 520 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Quick Corn Chowder in Taste of Home October/November 1997, p13