light and creamy potato corn (or clam) chowder

(2 RATINGS)
68 Pinches
Tyngsboro, MA
Updated on Jan 19, 2013

I just made this and it is yummy :) I love that it is made with 2% milk rather than cream, and still is thick and creamy tasting. I hope you enjoy it.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cans chicken broth (14 1/2 oz), fat free or your favorite
  • 3 large yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 can whole kernel corn, drained*
  • 1 cup 2% milk, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt - or to your taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper - or to your taste
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • - minced parsley, optional

How To Make light and creamy potato corn (or clam) chowder

  • Step 1
    In a large saucepan, cook and stir onion in oil over medium until tender. Add broth and potatoes, bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-15 minute until potatoes are tender.
  • Step 2
    Stir in the corn, 1/2 cup milk, salt and pepper. In a small bowl, whisk flour and remaining 1/2 cup milk until smooth. Stir into soup. Return to a boil. Cook and stir for 5-10 minutes or to your desired thickness. Sprinkle with parsley.
  • Step 3
    ~Enjoy. *I am thinking of making this a clam rather than corn chowder for next time ...

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Category: Chowders
Keyword: #corn
Keyword: #creamy
Keyword: #light
Keyword: #chowder
Keyword: #Clam
Keyword: #Potatoes
Ingredient: Dairy
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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