CREAMY CORN CHOWDER

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This is a recipe that I've modified to be low-fat and vegetarian. The original called for heavy cream and chicken broth. I think it is quite yummy, and especially good on chilly evenings!

Provided by J.D.

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 red potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 (11 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, undrained
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped sweet onion
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
2 cups vegetable broth
1 (12 ounce) package low-fat, firm silken tofu
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 30 minutes; drain.
  • To the potatoes add corn, bell pepper, onion, red pepper flakes and vegetable broth. Boil for about 15 minutes; remove from heat.
  • In a food processor or blender puree all but 1 1/2 cups of the vegetable and broth mixture with the tofu. Process in batches if necessary. Combine the pureed mixture with the remaining 1 1/2 cups vegetable and broth mixture, and cook over low heat for 5 minutes; do not boil. Season with salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.4 calories, Carbohydrate 63.1 g, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 516.4 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

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