A LIGHTER CORN CHOWDER

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I got this wonderful recipe from one of my favorite cook books, New Dieter's Cookbook from Better Homes & Gardens. It's low in calories, but tastes like a guilty pleasure! When I make it, I double the broth, milk, and flour to make it more soupy and less chunky.

Provided by Mindi Bunch

Categories     Chowders

Time 25m

Yield 3 Bowls

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) package frozen whole kernel corn
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped sweet pepper (try red, green, or both)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated skim milk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Combine broth, corn, onion, sweet pepper, and black pepper in medium saucepan. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 5 minutes or until veggies are tender.
  • In a small mixing bowl, stir together milk and flour. Stir into broth mixture. Cook & stir until thick and bubbly. Cook stirring constantly 1 minute more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.2, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 4.5, Sodium 178, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 16.4, Protein 16.4

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