Harvest Corn Chowder

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Harvest Corn Chowder

 

Recipe By :Adapted from America's Best Slow Cooker Recipes, Donna-Marie Pye

Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : America's Best Slow Cooker Rec Soups & Stews

 

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 tablespoon corn oil or vegetable oil

2 medium onions -- chopped

2 stalks celery -- chopped

2 medium potatoes -- chopped

4 cups corn kernels -- fresh or frozen

4 cups vegetable broth or vegetarian chicken

broth

1 bay leaf

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 13 oz can evaporated milk

OR 1 1/2 cups whipping cream

1 cup grated Cheddar cheese

Cheddar cheese

chopped fresh parsley

imitation bacon bits -- (optional)

 

In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat oil, and cook onions and

celery for 5 minutes or until onions are translucent. With a slotted spoon,

transfer mixture to slow cooker.

 

Add potatoes, corn, stock, bay leaf, salt and pepper to slow cooker; stir to

combine. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 6 hours,

until vegetables are tender and soup is bubbling. Remove bay leaf and discard.

 

In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add flour and stir to make a

smooth paste. Slowly add milk, whisking constantly to combine. Bring mixture

to a boil, whisking constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in

cheese until completely melted. Gradually stir milk sauce mixture into slow

cooker. Cover and cook on high for 20 to 30 minutes. Serve garnished with

additional Cheddar cheese, parsley, and imitation bacon bits, if desired.

 

S(MC-Formatted by:):

" Karen C. Greenlee "

Copyright:

" 2000, ISBN: 0-7788-0022-9 "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 203 Calories; 9g Fat (38.8% calories from

fat); 8g Protein; 25g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 29mg Cholesterol; 358mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Non-Fat

Milk; 1 1/2 Fat.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0