HARVEST CORN CHICKEN CHOWDER

Harvest Corn Chicken Chowder image

"With lots of chicken and ham, this lightened-up corn chowder has become a favorite at my house," relates Janet Boote of Hull, Iowa. "I like to use my own frozen sweet corn when it's available."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups water
2 cups cubed red potatoes
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk
3/4 cup 1% milk, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion and red pepper in oil until onion is tender. Add ham and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, potatoes, corn, bouillon, thyme, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Add chicken; heat through. Stir in evaporated milk and 1/2 cup milk; bring to a boil. Combine flour and remaining milk until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 763mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges