Salmon Zucchini Chowder

Name: Salmon Zucchini Chowder
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 cups 1% milk; 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed chicken broth, undiluted; 1/2 cup frozen corn; 1/2 cup chopped carrot; 1 medium red potato, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup cold water; 1/2 pound salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 cup chopped zucchini; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

This rich and hearty light chowder from Vicki Thompson of Bristol, New Brunswick delivers many levels of flavor and is sure to warm those cold winter nights.

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Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups 1% milk
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed chicken broth, undiluted
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 medium red potato, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cold water
1/2 pound salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir the onion, garlic, thyme and basil in butter until onion is tender. Stir in the milk, broth, corn, carrot and potato. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Combine flour and water until smooth; stir into onion mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add salmon and zucchini. Simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Stir in salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 214 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 656mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 lean meat.

Salmon Zucchini Chowder

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