Low Fat Chowder With Corn Sausage And Mushrooms Recipes

LOW FAT CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Saute celery , carrots, onion in olive oil until tender.
• Add frozen corn.
• Add flour to make roux.
• slowly add in chicken stock and milk.
• last add in cans of cream corn and seasonings.
• Let simmer so flavors may meld. 1/2 -1 hours.
• Enjoy.

VIRTUALLY FAT FREE CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor combine 1 cup (8 oz) of vegetable broth, 1 cup corn kernels, half the onions and half the potatoes; process into a coarse puree.
• Pour puree mixture into a large non-stick saucepan and bring to an almost boil over medium-high heat.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally 10 minutes.
• Mix in the leeks, red peppers, green peppers, sugar (or sugar substitute) cumin, thyme and curry powder.
• Add the remaining corn kernels, onions, and potatoes.
• Cover and cook 10 to 12 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
• Should a thinner consistency be desired simply add the additional 1/2 cup broth.
• Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Enjoy!

LOW-FAT CHICKEN CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven or stockpot, sauté onion in a small amount of the chicken broth over medium heat 5 minutes, or until onion is tender.
• To the Dutch oven, add remaining chicken broth, corn, chicken, cream of chicken soup, orzo, rosemary, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper.
• Bring to a boil and turn heat to low; simmer 10 minutes or until orzo is tender.
• In a small bowl, stir together milk and flour until smooth.
• Slowly add to pot and simmer 5 more minutes.

CORN AND SAUSAGE CHOWDER

Steps:

• Using a small sharp knife, cut corn from cobs; set corn aside. Place the corncobs, cream, broth, garlic, thyme, bay leaf and 1/2 cup onions in a large saucepan. Heat almost to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. , Remove and discard corncobs. Strain cream mixture through a sieve set over a large bowl, pressing solids with back of spoon. Discard solids and reserve corn broth. , Meanwhile, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Cool and cut into 1/2-in. slices. In a large saucepan, cook the jalapenos, cumin and remaining onions in butter for 5 minutes. Set aside 1/4 cup corn stock. Add remaining corn stock along with potatoes and sausage to saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Combine flour with reserved corn stock until smooth. Stir into chowder. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Add corn and cook just until tender, about 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. For a thinner chowder, add additional chicken broth. Sprinkle with chives before serving.

SAUSAGE CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the potatoes, water, salt, marjoram and pepper., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are just tender. Add the corn, cream-style corn and milk; heat through.

MUSHROOM CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, celery, mushrooms and onions in butter until tender. Stir in the soup, milk, corn, ham and seasoned salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; stir in cheese. Cook and stir 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. If desired, serve with additional celery leaves.

QUICK SPICY SAUSAGE CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage, onion, and celery in the hot Dutch oven until sausage is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
• Mix potatoes, chicken broth, salt, and pepper into sausage mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are soft, about 10 minutes. Add whole kernel corn, cream-style corn, evaporated milk, paprika, and cayenne pepper; simmer until heated through, 5 to 10 more minutes.

LOWFAT CREAMY POTATO CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, stir together the corn, potato, onion, water, chicken bouillon, and black pepper.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes or just until potatoes and corn are tender, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the half cup of milk and continue to simmer.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together dry milk and flour.
• Gradually stir in the 1/4 C of milk until smooth.
• Pour the milk and flour mixture into to corn, potato, and onion mixture.
• Cook and stir until thick and bubbly.
• Top with cheese and ham or bacon, if desired.

LOW FAT CRAB AND CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
• Add onion and garlic and saute for a few minutes, stirring often.
• Add celery, carrot, potatoes and peppers and saute until slightly softened, about 5 minutes (NOTE: if potatoes stick, add a little more oil).
• If you prefer thicker chowder, add the flour now and stir constantly for 2 minutes until cooked
• Add corn, broth and milk and Bay leaf and bring to a simmer.
• Simmer over medium-low heat for about 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
• Gently stir in can of crabmeat and Old Bay seasoning.
• Salt, Pepper and butter to taste.