Best Summer Squash And Corn Chowder Cooking Light Recipes

Summer Squash and Corn Chowder (Cooking Light) image

Provided by GirlyJu

Categories Chowders

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 slices applewood-smoked bacon
3/4 cup green onion, sliced and divided
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1 lb summer squash, chopped
1 lb frozen white and yellow baby corn kernel, thawed and divided
2 1/4 cups 1% low-fat milk, divided
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings in pan. Crumble bacon, and set aside. Add 1/2 cup onions, celery, and squash to drippings in pan; sauté 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Reserve 1 cup corn; set aside. Place the remaining corn and 1 cup milk in a blender; process until smooth. Add remaining 1 1/4 cups milk, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to blender; process just until combined. Add pureed mixture and reserved 1 cup corn to pan. Reduce heat to medium; cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly. Stir in 1/8 teaspoon salt. Ladle about 1 1/2 cups soup into each of 4 bowls; top each serving with about 1 tablespoon bacon, 1 tablespoon remaining onions, and 1 tablespoon cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.9, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 18.2, Sodium 525.5, Carbohydrate 60, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 10.2, Protein 15.8

Summer Corn Chowder image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large white onion, diced into 1/4-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
5 to 6 sprigs thyme, placed in cheesecloth and tied with kitchen twine
5 ears yellow corn, kernels removed (about 5 cups)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups Corn Stock, or homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock
1 pound small fingerling potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
3/4 cup half and-half
Chives, thinly sliced, for serving
Hot sauce, for serving (optional)

Steps:

Melt butter in a small stockpot over medium-low heat. Add onion, thyme bundle, and corn, and season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft but not browned, about 20 minutes.
Add stock and potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and discard thyme. Puree one third of the mixture until smooth, using an immersion blender (use caution when blending hot liquids). Return to pot and stir in half and half. Cook until chowder is hot. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chives and hot sauce, if desired; serve immediately.