Texas Corn Chowder Recipe

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THIS RECIPE has been a favorite in our family for years. Now that we have an empty nest, I took it upon myself to cut the recipe down to serve two so we can still enjoy it. The jalapeno adds a little zip and color! -Mildred Sherrer, Bay City , Texas

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Texas Corn Chowder Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

10 25 35

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup diced peeled potato (1 medium)
1 cup water
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 cup fresh or frozen corn
1 to 2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeno or green chilies
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash paprika

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour. Add the potato, water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-10 minutes or until potato is tender. Add the corn, jalapeno, milk and seasonings. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Yield: 2 servings.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 364 calories, 15 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 49 mg cholesterol, 978 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 13 g protein.

Originally published as Texas Corn Chowder in Reminisce September/October 1996, p45