Category Archives: Chowder

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Mexican Street Corn Chowder

I do love some Mexican food!

Mexican Street Corn Chowder

2 (14 oz) cans corn, drained

6 cooked bacon strips, diced (or diced ham)

1/3 c. diced onion

1 c. diced bell pepper

2 c. water

2 tsp chicken bouillon

1/3 c. sliced tamed jalapenos

1 tsp ground chipotle pepper

Salt and pepper to taste

1 med lime, zested and juiced

1/3 c. whipped cream cheese

 

In large saucepan, add bacon, onion and bell pepper.  After bacon is crisp, remove from pan, drain on paper towels then chop and return to pan. Add corn, water, bouillon, jalapenos, chipotle powder, salt, pepper, and lime. Simmer 15 minutes then stir in cream cheese and stir until well combined. Serve.

Yield: 4 servings.

 

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Shrimp Chowder

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Shrimp and Corn Chowder

1 tablespoons unsalted butter

1  lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, reserving shells

¼ c.  chopped white onion

3  teaspoons finely chopped garlic

14.5 oz fat free chicken broth

¼ c. roasted green chilies, diced

1/2  teaspoon ground cumin

3/4  pound new potatoes, diced

15 oz can corn, drained

1  cup fat free half-and-half

Fresh lime juice, to taste, plus wedges for garnish

1/4  cup chopped cilantro

 

Add butter, onion, garlic, broth, green chilies, cumin, potatoes and corn in 5 quart slow cooker. Cook on high 3-4 hours. Add shrimp, half and half; heat through. Add lime juice and cilantro before serving.

Yield: 5 servings. Per serving= 270 Calories; 4g Fat (14.4% calories from fat); 25g Protein; 33g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 144mg Cholesterol; 540mg Sodium.

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Broccoli Cauliflower Chowder

pretty good way to get some veggies

Broccoli Cauliflower Chowder

1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil

2 TB diced onion

1 large carrot, diced (1/2 cup)

2 stalks celery, diced (1/2 cup)

1 c. shredded potatoes

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

14.5 oz can fat free chicken broth

8 oz frozen cauliflower

1 c. broccoli crowns

10 3/4 oz can reduced fat cheddar cheese soup

1 cup water

1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste

1/4 tsp black pepper

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot and celery; cook, stirring often, until the onion and celery soften, 5 to 6 minutes. Add potato and garlic; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in dry mustard and cayenne; cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Add broth, cauliflower and broccoli; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Simmer, covered, until the broccoli and cauliflower is tender, about 10 minutes more. Transfer 2 cups of the chowder to a bowl and mash; return to the pan. Stir in soup. cook over medium heat, stirring, until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.

Yield: 5 servings. Per serving= 144 Calories; 6g Fat (30.1% calories from fat); 8g Protein; 21g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 7mg Cholesterol; 676mg Sodium.

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Cheddar Cauliflower Chowder

Like Baked Potato Soup without the carbs!

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Cheddar Cauliflower Chowder
14.5 oz can fat free chicken broth
2 c. water
1 c. diced cooked ham
1/2 small onion, chopped OR 1 teaspoon onion powder
½ c. sliced celery
Dash garlic powder
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
1 head cauliflower, chopped
1 c. skim milk
3-4 dashes hot sauce (or more or less)
1 c. shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese
2 tsp dried chives

Add all broth, water, ham, onion, celery, garlic powder, salt, pepper and cauliflower to large saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until cauliflower is tender. Mash cauliflower a little with potato masher. Add milk, hot sauce, cheese and chives. Stir cheese in well and serve.
Yield: 5 servings. Per serving= 155 Calories; 5g Fat (25.3% calories from fat); 19g Protein; 14g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 21mg Cholesterol; 867mg Sodium.