HEARTY VEGETARIAN CORN CHOWDER

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I bought some fresh corn at the supermarket, came home, had a quick think about it and whipped this yummy soup up in 30 minutes. I was a chef, so my prep might be a bit faster than many.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Chowders

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon butter (I used low fat margarine which is half the calories)
1 onion, finely chopped
1 stick celery, finely diced
1 medium carrot, cut lenghtways, finely sliced in half moon
1 small sweet potato, cut into 1/2 inch dice
3 corn cobs, kernels removed
1 cup green peas
1 tablespoon flour
2 cups low-fat milk
fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons vegeatable instant bouillon granules (or to taste)
Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon mixed Italian herbs

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, celery and carrot and cook stirring about 5 minutes, stirring.
  • Add the sweet potato, stir and cover with a lid. Allow it to cook for about 5 minutes, add in the corn and peas and cook a further 5 minutes with the lid on again.
  • Sprinkle over the flour and cook for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add the milk and stir until boiling and smooth. You may need to add a little more milk or water depending on the size and amount of your vegetables.
  • Add the remaining 4 ingredients and cook for a couple of minutes more, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.8, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 13.7, Sodium 116.5, Carbohydrate 23.4, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 11.7, Protein 7.3

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