FRESH CORN & POTATO CHOWDER

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This corn chowder recipe was one of my favorites as a child in upstate New York, and I still love it today. For extra depth, place the spent cob in the soup, simmer, then remove. -Tracy Bivins, Knob Noster, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 pound red potatoes (about 3 medium), cubed
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn (about 7 ounces)
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/4 cups half-and-half cream, divided
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2-4 minutes or until tender. Add potatoes, corn, broth, 1 cup cream, green onions, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender., In a small bowl, mix flour and remaining cream until smooth; stir into soup. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 534mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges