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Hearty Chicken & Corn Chowder

Published February 17, 2017
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Hearty Chicken & Corn Chowder
Published February 17, 2017
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For a hearty chowder that’s not thickened with flour, simply puree a portion of the soup in a blender. Blending also gives the soup a creamier texture without added milk or cream. And without the milk or cream, this soup will reheat easily without separating in a microwave if lunch portions are frozen and thawed.

Hearty Chicken & Corn Chowder

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium (110 grams) onion, chopped
  • 2 medium (80 grams) celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (32-ounce or 910-gram) container reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 Yukon Gold potatoes, diced (about 2 cups)
  • 2 cups (280 grams) fresh or frozen corn kernels
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups (280 grams) rotisserie-cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 4 sprigs thyme for garnish, if desired

Directions

In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery and garlic; sauté 2–3 minutes, or until tender.

Add broth, potatoes, corn, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, 10–15 minutes until potatoes are tender.

Stir in chicken; cook 2 minutes until mixture is heated through. Transfer 3 cups to a large blender. Remove stopper, and cover hole with a folded towel; blend until almost smooth. Stir into remaining soup mixture. Ladle soup into serving bowls, and garnish with thyme, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 4 |  Serving Size: 1 3/4 cups chowder

Per serving: Calories: 308; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 71mg; Sodium: 663mg; Carbohydrate: 33g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 29g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 982mg; Iron: 18%; Vitamin A: 10%; Vitamin C: 49%; Calcium: 7%

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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