VEGGIE SALMON CHOWDER

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This salmon chowder recipe came about as a way to use up odds and ends in my fridge. I thought other readers might enjoy a soup that began as an experiment but became a mainstay for me. -Liv Vors, Peterborough, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn
1/2 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups fresh spinach, torn
1/2 cup flaked smoked salmon fillet
1 teaspoon pickled jalapeno slices, chopped
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
Dash pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the first 5 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potato is tender, 8-10 minutes., Stir in spinach, salmon and jalapeno; cook until spinach is wilted, 1-2 minutes. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and milk until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 645mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges