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Corn And Green Chili Chowder

To use fresh corn; omit the frozen corn and use a sharp knife to remove the kernels from 2 medium ears of sweet corn.

Courses: Soup, Vegetarian
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

1 tablespoon 15mlOnion - chopped (medium)
2 tablespoons 30mlMargarine or butter
2 tablespoons 30mlAll-purpose flour
2 cups 474mlWater
1 cup 146g / 5.1ozPotato - peeled, diced (large)
1   Frozen whole kernel corn - (10 oz)
1   Chopped green chili peppers - (4 oz)
1 tablespoon 15mlInstant vegetable or
  Chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlCoarsely-ground black pepper
2 cups 474mlMilk
2 tablespoons 30mlSnipped cilantro or parsley
  Cilantro or parsley sprigs - (optional)
  Sliced fresh chili peppers - (optional)

Recipe Instructions

In a large saucepan cook onion in hot margarine or butter until tender but not brown. Stir in flour. Add water, potato, corn, chili peppers, bouillon granules, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in the milk and 2 tablespoons cilantro or parsley; heat through.

To serve, ladle chowder into individual bowls. If desired, garnish each serving with additional cilantro or parsley sprigs and sliced fresh chili peppers.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Per Serving: Calories 234, Total Fat 9g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 9mg, Sodium 944mg, Carbohydrate 34g, Protein 8g.

Source:
Better Homes and Gardens at http:/www.BHG.com

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