Corn Chowder

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 Tbsp celery, finely diced
• 2 Tbsp onion, finely diced
• 2 Tbsp green pepper, finely diced
• 1 package (10 oz) frozen whole kernel corn
• 1 cup raw potatoes, peeled, diced, and 1/2-inch
• 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 tsp salt
• black pepper to taste
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 2 Tbsp flour
• 2 cups milk, fat-free or low-fat (1%) 

Preparation:

1. Heat oil in medium saucepan.
2. Add celery, onion, and green pepper and sauté for 2 minutes.
3. Add corn, potatoes, water, salt, pepper, and paprika. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium; and cook, covered, about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
4. Pour 1/2 cup of milk into a jar with tight-fitting lid. Add flour and shake vigorously.
5. Add gradually to cooked vegetables and add remaining milk.
6. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Serve garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

Makes 4 servings

Cook’s Note:

Using low-fat milk instead of cream lowers the saturated fat content in this hearty dish.  

The original recipe can be found on www.health.gov