CORN CHOWDER WITH DUMPLINGS

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This is a spiced-up version of my favorite corn chowder. The first time I added dumplings, my husband declared them awesome! -Shannon Kohn, Simpsonville, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 large onions, chopped
2 teaspoons canola oil
4 cups chicken broth
3 cups frozen corn
2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 to 3 teaspoons minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
CHEDDAR CORNMEAL DUMPLINGS:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onions in oil until tender. Add the broth, corn, potatoes, cream, chipotle pepper and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes. , For dumplings, in a small bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt. Stir in milk and cheese just until moistened. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto simmering chowder. , Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577 calories, Fat 29g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 1424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 14g protein.