SWEET POTATO, HAM AND CORN CHOWDER

Sweet Potato, Ham and Corn Chowder image

This comforting ham chowder has become a staple at my house throughout the year. This calls for sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes for a nutritional twist.-Sherry Akers, Foretst, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) low-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 cups frozen corn
1-1/2 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes
1-1/2 cups chopped sweet red pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1-1/4 cups cubed fully cooked ham
3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups plain low-fat yogurt

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add broth, corn, sweet potatoes, red pepper and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in ham and onions. Remove from the heat. , In a bowl, combine cornstarch and yogurt until smooth. Gradually add to soup. Return to heat. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 598mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges