Heart Healthy Corn Chowder Soup Recipe

Name: Heart Healthy Corn Chowder Soup
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil; 2 celery stalks, chopped fine; 1 onion, chopped fine; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 small green bell pepper, chopped fine; 3 cups whole kernel corn; 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth or water; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 1/2 tsp paprika; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme; 3 1/2 cups skim milk; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Creamy, deeply savory, and nourishing corn chowder is the heart-healthy comfort food that will win over picky eaters. Corn, bell peppers, and finely chopped celery combine with garlic and fresh herbs for a lusciously light dish.

Ingredients

Recipe yields 8 servings

1 Tbsp olive oil

2 celery stalks, chopped fine

1 onion, chopped fine

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 small green bell pepper, chopped fine

3 cups whole kernel corn

2 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth or water

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

1/2 tsp paprika

1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme

3 1/2 cups skim milk

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

In a stockpot, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add celery, onion, garlic and bell pepper and cook until the vegetables are soft, 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Add corn, potatoes, vegetable broth, black pepper, cayenne (if using), paprika and thyme. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and cook, covered, about 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

Step 3

In a deep bowl, whisk 1 cup of the milk with the flour until smooth. Gradually add milk and flour mixture to soup.

Step 4

Add remaining 2 1/2 cups milk and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens slightly. Serve garnished with parsley.

Time: 60 minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 155

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